Senior Internal Auditor

Rausch Advisory Services LLC.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rausch Advisory Services LLC. seeks a Senior Internal Auditor for full-time employment to perform internal audits, SOX 404 control testing, and risk assessments under the direction of the Chief Audit Executive. The role emphasizes thorough planning, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings IT audit experience and strong operational/financial process expertise, with a disciplined, objective approach and adherence to professional auditing standards.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of internal audit, accounting, risk, regulatory, or SOX experience
• 2+ years external or internal audit experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field required
• US work eligibility required
• CPA/CIA/CFE/CISA preferred
• Master's degree a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist management by evaluating operational and IT processes and controls to maximize efficiency and minimize risk
• Continuously improve internal audit approaches, tools and methodologies
• Adhere to auditing standards (AICPA, IIA, COSO, ISACA, ISO)
• Conduct audit interviews to gather facts about processes and transactions
• Apply professional skepticism and maintain objectivity during audits
• Support planning, audits, and data analytics within the department

Skills

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Business

CPA / CIA / CFE / CISA preferred

Master of Science in Accountancy a plus

US work eligibility

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Access

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

On behalf of our client, Rausch is currently seeking a Senior Internal Auditor for full-time employment. This position reports to our client Chief Audit Executive. The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing internal audits, Sarbanes Oxley 404 control testing and other business process risk assessments and evaluations to ensure such processes are properly functioning to mitigate key business risk. This position will be responsible for assisting all department needs specific to the planning, organizing, audits, and data analytics operation. The ideal candidate will have a combination of Information Technology Audit experience and Operational/Financial processess experience.

The succesfull candidate will have the skills, knowledge and abilities in the following areas:

• Assist management and company management by assessing operational and Information technology processes and controls in order to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk.
• Continuously improve internal audit approaches, tools and methodologies.
• Auditing Standards. Knowledge of relevant professional auditing standards including auditing standards of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO), Information Systems Audit Control Association (ISACA), and International Organization of Standards (ISO).
• Audit Interviewing. Ability to question individuals in order to gather and understand facts about processes, events, or transactions.
• Professional Skepticism. Ability and inclination to tactfully yet forcefully pursue understanding and verification to the point of reasonable assurance.
• Objectivity. Ability to remain independent and objective when performing audits. This includes adhering to the facts and standards (e.g., GAAP, Standards, Practices, and Procedures) and not being unduly influenced by operating management.

BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE

• 3-6 years of relevant experience (Internal audit, accounting, risk, regulatory, Sarbanes-Oxley, auditing, financial reporting, COSO, and/or compliance)
• No less than 2 years of external or internal audit experience

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE

• Bachelors Degree (Business Administration in Accountancy, Finance, Accounting, etc.) required
• At least one or more of the following preferred: CPA, CIA, CFE, CISA
• Master of Science in Accountancy a plus
• Eligibile to work in the United States

SPECIFIC SKILLS

• ERP system expertise: SAP, Oracle or other will be considered.
• General Technical skills using: Automated work papers, Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint
• Ability to thrive in a team environment working both within the department and on cross-functional teams to solve multi-faceted business issues
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and management
• Exceptional communications both verbal and written