Sr. Internal Auditor

Job Purpose:

The position is primarily focused on the compliance audit activities of the internal audit function as required by ABF and ACH. This position will work for several ABF companies throughout North America. This role will provide audit services required to satisfy management that its key business processes and related risks are adequately identified and properly mitigated. The Senior Internal Auditor also provides Internal Audit the ability to obtain greater coverage of the key risks identified during the risk assessment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs professional internal auditing work that involves performing financial, operational, process and compliance audit projects; provides consulting services to organizational management and staff; and interacts with external auditors as applicable.
• Independently works under the general direction of the Internal Audit Manager with latitude for initiative and independent judgment in areas under review.
• Performs audit procedures, including developing and conducting interviews and surveys, developing and documenting audit evidence, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures, performing tests as necessary, and identifying and defining issues and recommendations.
• Assists in the planning phases of individual audits including risk assessment activities, engagement letter and planning package preparation, defining risks, controls and developing tests resulting in documented executable audit programs, performs process walk-throughs, organizes opening/closing meetings and materials, and prepares information requests for clients.
• Develops and composes work paper documentation, summary memos, recommendations, issues and information for executive summaries.
• Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management personnel of sufficient authority to ensure that appropriate action is taken with respect to any deficiencies noted.
• Maintains updated knowledge of rules, regulations, and standards in the fields of internal audit and applicable accounting standards.
• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
• 3-4 years related public accounting experience in a financial audit or internal audit division. 1-2 years experience auditing IT general controls and IT security preferred. Big 4 experience preferred.
• Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft based products (including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project). Knowledge of SAP preferred.
• CPA or CIA preferred
• Strong Communication Skills Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Strong Analytical Skills Ability to recognize and analyze control weaknesses in business processes.
• Strong Time Management Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects at the same time.
• Ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision.