Internal Audit Analyst

Analyst Internal Audit | Hilton

The Tone:

This is a full-time role based at Hilton's corporate office in McLean, VA. Hilton is a global leader in hospitality, recognized for its award-winning workplace culture and commitment to providing exceptional guest experiences to billions worldwide. This Analyst role is a critical part of the Finance Team, which is responsible for managing all global activities related to financial performance, accounting, tax, forecasting, risk management, and asset management.

The individual in this position directly supports the execution of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Program, ensuring robust internal controls over financial reporting.

• Role:
  Analyst
• Type:
  Full-time
• Location:
  
  In-person, McLean, VA
• Pay: $60000-$85000 yearly
• Team:
  Internal Audit team, reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
• Mission:
  Execute Hilton's Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Program, supporting the testing and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Tech Stack:
  Optro, Alteryx, generative AI tools

• Complete audit testing procedures to evaluate the design and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring compliance and accurate financial reporting.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance audit quality, efficiency, and the overall team member experience through the strategic use of analytics, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Support other Internal Audit activities as assigned, including conducting property audits and contributing to various audit projects to maintain comprehensive oversight.
• Collaborate effectively with Internal Audit Team Members, the external audit team, and Hilton's co-source service providers to successfully complete assigned audit engagements.
• Take ownership of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Compliance Program, overseeing its execution and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Background:
  Minimum qualification includes a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a closely related field. This is an entry-level position focused on foundational financial and audit principles.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) year of professional experience is required in relevant areas such as internal audit, external audit, or general accounting practices. This foundational experience is key to contributing effectively to the team.
• Skills:
  
  Key skills include performing audit testing procedures, evaluating internal control design and effectiveness, understanding SOX compliance, and contributing to financial reporting oversight. The role also benefits from an aptitude for identifying process improvements and using data analytics.
• Bonus:
  Experience specifically with SOX compliance, internal controls frameworks, public accounting practices, or general audit activities is useful. Familiarity with audit and analytics tools such as Optro, Alteryx, or generative AI tools would be an asset. Progress toward, or an expressed interest in pursuing, a professional certification like CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) is also beneficial.