Senior Internal Audit Consultant - SOX & Risk Advisory

Forvis Mazars, LLP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States (Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA) seeks a Senior Consultant, Internal Audit to deliver internal audit and compliance engagements across industries. The role leads planning through execution, conducts control walkthroughs, documents processes, and uses data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

The position requires a CPA/CIA/CRMA or progress toward certification, 2+ years of relevant internal audit experience, and strong proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems, or a related field
• 2+ years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk advisory, SOX compliance, or internal audit/risk management environment
• Experience evaluating internal controls, documenting business processes, and performing risk-based testing
• Prior experience within a public accounting firm or consulting environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Deliver internal audit, operational audit, compliance, SOX, risk assessment, and process improvement engagements for clients across a variety of industries.
• Lead portions of engagements from planning through execution, ensuring work is completed efficiently and aligned with client objectives.
• Conduct walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel to understand business processes, identify risks, and evaluate control environments.
• Document processes, risks, and controls through narratives, flowcharts, and risk-control matrices.
• Perform testing of internal controls, compliance requirements, and key business processes to assess design and operating effectiveness.
• Develop audit programs and test plans, analyze results, identify control deficiencies, and communicate recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear, comprehensive workpapers, reports, and client deliverables in accordance with firm methodologies and professional standards.
• Participate in client meetings and presentations, communicating findings, observations, and recommendations to management and key stakeholders.
• Utilize data analytics, technology-enabled tools, and innovative approaches to enhance audit quality and efficiency.
• Utilize AI to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of documenting and testing controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Power BI

Alteryx

GRC platforms

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP in the United States (Charlotte, NC and Atlanta, GA) seeks a Senior Consultant, Internal Audit to deliver internal audit and compliance engagements across industries. The role leads planning through execution, conducts control walkthroughs, documents processes, and uses data analytics to enhance audit quality and efficiency.

The position requires a CPA/CIA/CRMA or progress toward certification, 2+ years of relevant internal audit experience, and strong proficiency with