Sr. Internal Auditor

MFS International Australia Pty Ltd; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Wellness programs

Maternity/parental leaves

Totally competitive compensation

Job summary

MFS is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor in Boston to lead risk-based operational audits across corporate and business units under the guidance of the Manager or Senior Manager.

You will plan, perform fieldwork, test controls, and report findings, coordinating with internal teams and external auditors to strengthen internal controls and add value. A 3+ year accounting/audit background and a relevant degree are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field required.
• MBA or professional designation (CPA/CIA) a plus.
• Three years’ internal or external accounting, finance and/or auditing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of audits in assigned areas.
• Test controls and assess risk to determine adequacy of internal controls.
• Coordinate with external/co-sourced auditors and management.
• Prepare management reports and communicate findings with recommendations.
• Perform SOX Sections 302 and 404 testing per standards.

Skills

Analytical

Teamwork

Project management

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

MBA or CPA/CIA preferred

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Lotus Notes

Job description

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.THE ROLEWork closely with all levels of management and uses investment industry knowledge to lead a variety of concurrent operational audits, including risk-based assessments and compliance, regulatory and Sarbanes-Oxley reviews. Develop reports and make presentations to senior management of operational audit project plans and results including value-added recommendations to improve internal controls. Be a part of a growing Internal Audit group.Work reasonable hours with no travel required. Have the option to seek opportunities within the company after approximately 2 to 3 years of successful performance within the Internal Audit group.WHAT YOU WILL DOUnder the general guidance of the Manager or Senior Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for:Reviewing and testing functions and activities in assigned corporate and business unit areas to determine: the nature of operations, the risk associated with operations, the adequacy of the system of controls established to achieve business objectives and mitigate associated risks.Directing the planning (including determination of scope and resource requirements), fieldwork (including performance and review of test work), and reporting (including communication and reporting of findings) phases of audit examinations.Coordination of audit work in conjunction with external and/or co-sourced auditors and internal area management.Effective time management of audit work program.Assisting in the development and implementation of internal audit methodology, standard practices and automated tools.Development and transfer of audit and business knowledge with the internal audit team via creation of information repositories and verbal presentations.Developing partnerships with client management to help solve problems, obtain audit documentation, resolve complex audit issues and provide value via corrective as well as consultative recommendations.Performance of Sarbanes-Oxley Sections 302 and 404 control testing in accordance with internal audit standards and assisting business management in the identification of key control points surrounding business objectives.Performance of audit work in a courteous, professional manner and in accordance with approved audit standards.Making oral and written presentations to business management during and at the conclusion of the examination, discussing deficiencies, corrective actions and enhancements to improve operations and reduce risks.Appraising the adequacy of corrective actions taken to improve deficient conditions.Responsible for keeping apprised of mutual fund industry regulatory environment.WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FORBachelor’s, or equivalent experience, degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required, MBA or professional designation (CPA, CIA, etc.) a plus.Three years internal or external accounting, finance and/or auditing experience, including audit field supervision desired.Sound PC application skills, notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes required.Strong initiative, teamwork, project management, analytical and written/verbal communication skills required.Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 - $101,000.00This position is eligible for competitive incentive bonus.At MFS, we believe in fair and transparent compensation. For that reason, we’re including the salary range for this position. This range reflects our good-faith expectation for what we’ll pay depending on the candidate’s experience, training and education. In addition to the salary, we also offer significant and competitive incentive compensation based on both individual and company performance. Other components of our Total Rewards Package include:MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan providerEducation Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annuallyEducation Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coachesGenerous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leavesChoice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings AccountTax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being appsOur compensation philosophy is to pay competitively for talent while ensuring equity across employees performing comparable work. We are committed to transparency – if you have questions about how we arrived at this range or what additional benefits and bonus opportunities come with the role, we’ll be happy to discuss them#LI-HYBRIDAt MFS, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you are excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly, we encourage you to apply - you might be just the right candidate for this role or others.MFS is a hybrid work environment (remote/onsite) unless otherwise stated in the job posting.If any applicant is unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact MFS at 617-954-5000 or email [e-mail] for assistance.MFS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. Employees and applicants of MFS will not be subject to harassment on the basis of their status. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited. Please see the Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal document, linked for your reference.