Sr Auditor, Internal Audit

Overall Job Summary

This position is responsible for performing assurance and consulting services and audits of business processes at the Store Support Center (SSC) and for helping the Company accomplish its objectives by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

• Develop a detailed understanding of business processes, risks, and controls across the Company.  Prepare narratives and walkthroughs to document this understanding. 
• Identify risks and internal controls and develop audit procedures required to evaluate those risks and meet audit objectives. 
• Compile and evaluate information though inquiry, tests, analyses, and observations to develop conclusions about risks and the operating effectiveness of internal controls. Keep supervisor informed of project status and provide appropriate information to ensure projects are completed by established deadlines.
• Prepare working papers to document the information obtained, analyses made, and work performed in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls and document testing of those controls.  Assist the Company's External Auditors by researching requests, obtaining supporting documentation from business owners, and performing and documenting testing. 
• Work with business leaders to identify solutions to problems, improve processes, and strengthen controls. 
• Prepare audit reports and discuss audit results and recommendations with management. 
• As directed, supervise and review the work performed by other Internal Audit team members and ensure their projects are completed by established deadlines. Assist other members of the Internal Audit team by providing operational and financial expertise, when needed.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings and continuing education.  Assist in training fellow team members. 
• Perform ad hoc appraisals, inspections, and investigations as requested by management. 

Required Qualifications

Experience: 4+ years of audit or related business experience. Retail experience is preferred. 

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.  Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. 

Professional Certifications: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is strongly preferred. 

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

• Skilled in relating to all kinds of people inside and outside the Company; strong communication and interpersonal skills (required).
• Skilled with gathering, documenting, and evaluating information to solve difficult problems (required).
• Knowledge of the indicators of fraud (required).
• Ability and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (required).
• Knowledge of financial reporting risks and internal controls (required).
• Knowledge of key information technology risks and controls and available technology-based audit techniques (preferred).
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (preferred).
   

Working Conditions

Physical Requirements

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.  It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.  A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.