Senior Internal Auditor

Viking Cruises US; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to drive a culture of accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this role conducts financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits and identifies control gaps with practical recommendations.

This hybrid role is based in our Woodland Hills, CA office with a schedule that includes in-office Mondays and Thursdays plus one additional weekday each week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• CPA or CIA preferred
• 2–4 years in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, or related auditing
• Preferred Big Four experience
• Knowledge of GAAP, SOX, COSO, and internal auditing standards
• Ability to assess end-to-end business processes and identify risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong business acumen, project management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned audit project activities across business units, tracking progress and reporting to audit management
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits per IIA standards and departmental methodologies
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of key processes and controls
• Analyze processes and data to identify trends and root causes of issues
• Collaborate with audit team and management to develop practical recommendations
• Draft clear audit reports with findings, risks, and improvements
• Maintain cooperative relationships and assist other teams as needed
• Present findings to management and recommend corrective actions
• Follow-up on outstanding audit requests and issues
• Participate in special projects as requested by management

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Relationship management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

MS Office

SharePoint

Travel readiness

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CIA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Job description

++Job Summary++:

Viking is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to help drive a strong culture of accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this highly visible role offers the opportunity to work with leaders throughout the business while executing financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits. You will evaluate key business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong audit and analytical expertise with sound business judgment, a collaborative approach, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role offers broad exposure to Viking’s operations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a global organization. This is a hybrid position based in our Woodland Hills, CA office. You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy, working from our office Monday and Thursday plus one additional weekday on a weekly basis.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform assigned audit project activities including communicating with business unit or functional management, supporting the execution of audit plans and timelines, tracking fieldwork progress, reporting progress to audit management, and identifying opportunities to enhance current procedures to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audit procedures, including risk assessment, process walkthroughs, testing, analysis, and documentation of audit results in accordance with IIA standards and departmental methodologies.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key business processes, financial controls, and operational practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.
• Analyze business processes and data to identify trends, root causes of issues, control gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.
• Collaborate with the audit team and management to assess control issues and contribute to the development of practical recommendations that strengthen internal controls, improve operational performance, and support strategic objectives.
• Draft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate financial, operational, compliance, or control issues, including associated business risks, root causes, and practical recommendations for improvement.
• Contribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships (assisting other teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback.
• Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform timely follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit requests and issues.
• Participate in special projects as requested by management.

Job Requirements

This position is ideally suited for an individual who is detail oriented and driven by growth and change. This individual should be analytical, highly organized, have excellent time management skills, strong relationship management capabilities, and the willingness to learn. Other qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Preferred certifications: CPA or CIA
• 2–4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or related financial, operational, and internal control auditing
• Preferred experience with a Big Four public accounting firm
• Knowledge of accounting, finance, risk management, internal controls, GAAP, SOX, COSO, and internal auditing standards
• Ability to assess end-to-end business processes and identify financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating processes and identifying improvement opportunities
• Strong business acumen, project management, and written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to change
• Curious, self-motivated learner who is open to feedback and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
Ability to travel up to 30%

What We Offer You

• Highly competitive compensation plan.
• Salary range $110,000 – $115,000 annually determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.
• Employees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Full benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate (some plans are fully paid by Viking).
• Accrue 15 paid vacation days, sick time accrual by state, and 6 paid holidays per year.
• Opportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise.
• Highly subsidized gym membership.
• Discounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name.

About Viking

Viking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®. Viking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.