Senior Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls Lead

Ledgent Finance & Accounting; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to join a growing organization and play a key role in evaluating internal controls, assessing business risk, and driving process improvements across the enterprise. This role partners with leadership and operational teams to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in internal audit, public accounting, risk advisory, compliance, or related assurance environment.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, auditing standards, and governance practices.
• CPA or CIA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute risk-based audits of financial, operational, compliance, and technology-related processes.
• Evaluate design and effectiveness of internal controls; identify risks and deficiencies.
• Plan audit engagements including risk assessments, scope, testing strategies, and programs.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

SOX audits

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

Ledgent Finance & Accounting seeks a Senior Internal Auditor to join a growing organization and play a key role in evaluating internal controls, assessing business risk, and driving process improvements across the enterprise. This role partners with leadership and operational teams to strengthen governance, compliance, and risk management.

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, with strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all