Senior Internal Auditor

UHY-US; Calhoun (GA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

UHY-US is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join our hybrid team in the United States. The role requires strong SOX controls knowledge, end-to-end audit experience, and a CIA, CPA, or CISA certification.

This is a direct hire position with three days in the office and two days remote. You will develop risk assessments and audit plans for operational and SOX audits, lead audits through testing and reporting, and assess internal controls via interviews and observations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field or equivalent.
• 4–6 years of progressive internal audit, operational audit, SOX, or related experience.
• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification required; CIA preferred.
• Experience with operational and business process audits from risk assessment through reporting.
• Experience with SOX testing and IT controls and IPE.

Responsibilities

• Develop risk assessments and audit plans for operational and SOX audits.
• Lead operational audits from risk assessment through testing, analysis, and reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls via interviews, document reviews, and process observations.
• Perform SOX control testing including ITGC, IPE, and IT application controls.

Skills

Excel (VLOOKUPs)

Data analytics

Power BI

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

CIA/CPA/CISA certification

Tools

AuditBoard

Job description

A great UHY client is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor. The ideal candidate will have strong SOX controls knowledge, end-to-end operational audit experience, and a CIA, CPA, or CISA certification.

The Senior Internal Auditor role is a hybrid position, with three days in the office and two days remote. This is a direct hire position.

Senior Internal Auditor Responsibilities

• Develop risk assessments and audit plans for assigned operational and SOX audits.
• Lead operational audits from initial risk assessment through testing, analysis, and final reporting.
• Evaluate internal controls by conducting interviews, examining transactions and documentation, and observing business processes.
• Perform SOX control testing, including manual controls, IT application controls (ITAC), information produced by the entity (IPE), and IT general controls (ITGC).
• Identify control gaps, root causes, and process improvement opportunities, and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with professional internal auditing standards.
• Review audit documentation and conclusions prepared by junior auditors to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.
• Write and review audit reports for management and senior leadership.
• Partner effectively with employees and leaders at all levels of the organization.
• Train and mentor Internal Audit Associates and provide on-the-job development in identified areas of need.
• Support the department’s annual audit requirements and initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to incorporate data analytics, automation, and AI tools into audit processes.
• Manage multiple audits and projects while adapting to changing priorities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

Senior Internal Auditor Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• 4–6 years of progressive internal audit, operational audit, SOX, or related experience.
• CIA, CPA, or CISA certification required; CIA preferred.
• Proven experience performing operational and business process audits from risk assessment through reporting.
• Strong understanding of what constitutes an effective SOX control and experience with SOX testing.
• Experience testing application controls and IPE, with an understanding of IT and manual control interdependencies.
• Experience with audit management software such as AuditBoard or similar platforms preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, including VLOOKUPs and formulas.
• Power BI or other data visualization/analytics experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Familiarity with AI tools and the ability to leverage technology to develop repeatable audit processes is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of internal audit and accounting practices, procedures, and concepts.
• Knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Professional Practices Framework.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels of an organization.
• Independent, proactive approach with the ability to ask questions, identify solutions, and work with limited direction.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, professionalism, sound judgment, and resourcefulness when handling confidential information.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage multiple projects in a changing environment.

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