Senior Internal Auditor

Our client, a large, established organization, is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join its Internal Audit team. This role will support the execution of risk-based audits across the organization, with a focus on evaluating internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance.

The Senior Internal Auditor will be involved in the full audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, reporting, and follow-up, while partnering with stakeholders across the business.

***Fully bilingual English/Spanish is required for this position***

Key Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based audit projects covering areas such as financial reporting, internal controls, risk management, governance, and compliance.
• Assist with audit planning, including defining scope, objectives, methodology, and testing procedures.
• Design and perform audit procedures to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Document business processes, risks, and controls and analyze supporting evidence to identify potential issues or areas for improvement.
• Prepare clear and complete audit documentation supporting testing and conclusions.
• Develop audit findings, recommendations, reports, and presentations for management.
• Validate findings and observations with stakeholders prior to finalizing audit reports.
• Build strong working relationships with business leaders, audit team members, external auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Communicate audit status, findings, and recommendations effectively throughout the audit process.
• Support the preparation of materials for the Audit Committee and executive leadership.
• Coordinate with external auditors, regulators, and other third parties as needed.
• Participate in ongoing risk assessments and updates to the annual audit plan.
• Monitor changes in the business environment, industry, regulations, and accounting standards that may impact audit activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve audit processes through technology, data analysis, and other tools.
• Maintain knowledge of internal audit standards and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• CIA and/or CPA certification is highly preferred.

Experience

• 2+ years of experience in audit, consulting, advisory, internal controls, or a related client-service environment.
• Public accounting or consulting experience, particularly with a Big Four or other large public accounting firm, is preferred.
• Experience planning and executing audits, evaluating internal controls, identifying risks, and documenting findings.
• Experience working within complex or highly regulated organizations is strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, risk management, governance, and audit principles.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as COSO, COBIT, and/or ISO.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to evaluate complex information and clearly communicate risks, findings, and recommendations.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization.