Senior Internal Audit Consultant – SOX & Risk Advisory

Forvis-Mazars; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, NC to deliver audits, SOX compliance, and process improvements across industries. You will lead engagements from planning through execution, perform risk assessments, and enhance control environments using data analytics and AI-driven approaches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in internal audit or risk advisory, with strong proficiency in MS Office and a public accounting background.

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 an 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

Skills

Internal controls evaluation

Process documentation

Risk-based testing

Public accounting experience

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business/IS

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Power BI

Alteryx

GRC platforms

Job description

Forvis Mazars is seeking an experienced Internal Audit professional in Charlotte, NC to deliver audits, SOX compliance, and process improvements across industries. You will lead engagements from planning through execution, perform risk assessments, and enhance control environments using data analytics and AI-driven approaches.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years in internal audit or risk advisory, with strong proficiency in MS Office and a public accounting background.