Staff Auditor *Hybrid

Job Description

Staff Auditors are responsible for executing and reporting on Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance and controls testing, internal audits and other ad hoc projects as deemed necessary under the supervision of experienced auditors. This role assists in planning and executing internal audits, and tests controls with guidance and supervision. The role is expected to execute within budget and established deadlines. Staff Auditors are expected to identify, assess and report on issues and process improvements noted during execution of audits / projects as well as present findings and results of projects to process owners and business leaders.

Staff Auditors will also interact with key business channel / process managers, management, and sometimes with external consultants, and external auditors.

• With guidance and supervision from Senior Auditors, test controls identified as relevant for the adherence to section 404 of the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002. Perform Tests of Design and Tests of Operating Effectiveness, conduct walk-throughs, and request, obtain and test audit evidence, meeting deadlines and budget.
• Execute assigned steps on financial or operational internal audits (Planning, Gaining an Understanding, Fieldwork). Assist the Senior Auditors on subsequent Reporting and Wrap-up activities with their supervision.
• Identify issues and make recommendations for process improvements and efficiencies. Follow-up on those issues and test remediation efforts.
• Train and provide guidance to interns.
• Administrative duties: time-keeping, assisting in reports, team meetings, completing required training, assisting on departmental programs like Quality Assurance, and other administrative tasks.

Education: Bachelor’s

Field of Study: Accounting, Finance, other Business degree, or other degree related to audit and compliance

Experience: Minimum of 1+ year of audit and SOX experience. Individual is expected to exhibit basic audit knowledge, specifically for controls testing.

• Auditing, SOX controls testing
• Proficiency with MS Office suite of products
• Ability to follow guidelines and identify and resolve problems. Good interpersonal, communication and writing skills.

Education: Master’s or Advanced

Field of Study: Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Experience: Experience working for a publicly traded company in a similar role

Certification(s): CPA / CIA