Senior Internal Auditor

American Automobile Association; Bancroft (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Tuition reimbursement

AAA Classic membership

Product discounts

Job summary

American Automobile Association in Walnut Creek, CA, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to lead moderate to complex audits and advisory engagements in line with the Audit Charter and GAAP standards. The role reports to Audit Manager and may supervise other auditors, developing test methodologies and delivering final reports.

The ideal candidate has 4–5+ years of hands-on internal audit experience (Big Four or large company), a CPA or CIA preferred, strong data analytics capabilities, and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, GAAP, and internal auditing practices.
• Ability to quickly comprehend inputs, outputs, and processes across business units for audit planning and execution.
• Experience applying data analytics tools to support audit planning, testing, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Performs risk assessment to determine audit scope for audits and advisory engagements.
• Leads moderate to complex audits and advisory engagements.
• Defines audit objectives and programs to test internal controls for various processes.
• Performs testing to evaluate design, accuracy, and adequacy of internal controls.
• Assigns and reviews work of other auditors and provides input to management on remediation actions.
• Develops test methodologies for processes and communicates findings to senior management.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Internal audit

IT risk assessment

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Finance/Accounting

CPA (preferred)

CIA (preferred)

Tools

Data Analytics

Workiva

Job description

Why Work For Us?Great Pay - opportunity to participate in AAA discretionary annual incentive plan or other incentive plans depending upon position401k Matching – $1 for $1 company match up to 6% of eligible earnings per pay periodBenefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, wellness program and more!Paid HolidaysPaid Time Off – Team Members accrue paid time off monthly. Depending on position, an additional 24 hours per year are earmarked for volunteer activities.Collaborative Environment – AAA will value your contribution to providing exceptional service to our membersFree AAA Classic MembershipAAA Product DiscountsTuition Reimbursement Program.SummaryAt AAA, our Team Members strive to deliver amazing service and help our Members outsmart life’s roadblocks. We believe everything you do outside of work adds to who you are at work.NOTE: This role is hybrid and requires 3 days a week onsite in our Walnut Creek, CA office.Our Senior Internal Auditor leads moderate to complex audits/projects. Assists the Audit Manager in evaluating the AAA MWG system of internal controls and executing audit tests and programs. Periodically directs the work of other auditors. Looks for opportunities to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of policies and procedures.Essential FunctionsPerforms risk assessment to determine audit scope for complex audits and advisory engagementsIndependently leads moderate to complex audits and advisory engagements consistent with the Audit Charter and Global Internal Audit StandardsDefines audit objectives and programs to test internal controls for moderate to highly complex auditsPerforms testing to evaluate the design, accuracy and adequacy of internal controlsAssigns, reviews and evaluates work of other auditors and provides input to management for auditsObtains, analyzes and appraises evidence as a basis for an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control activities being reviewedProvides status updates, final reports and other communications throughout the audit engagementParticipates in presenting audit observations to senior management and negotiating remediation and timing of implementationDevelops test methodology for moderate to highly complex business processesProvides guidance, mentoring and training (on-the-job & formal) to other auditors and team membersKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesLanguage skills sufficient to communicate clearly in writing, by phone or in personAbility to apply critical thinking and analytical techniquesKnowledge of IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal auditing practicesAbility to quickly comprehend the critical inputs, outputs and processes within a variety of business units and apply that understanding to planning, assignment, and/or execution of tasks for an audit projectKnowledge of property and casualty insurance, Data Analytics and Workiva software (preferred)Understanding of IT risk assessment and audit proceduresEducation & Experience / Licenses & CertificationBachelors or higher level degree in Finance, accounting, or related field of study or equivalent experience4-5+ years of hands-on internal audit experience, preferably in a Big Four or other large company environmentCPA (preferred)Certified Internal Auditor (preferred)Experience applying data analytics tools and techniques to support audit planning, testing, and reporting is a plus#LI-VB1#VIC_RXWe target between minimum and midpoint of the range, and all offers are subject to a fair pay analysis - Compensation Range: Min: $110,387.00 - Mid: $137,983.00-