The Senior Auditor leads and performs internal audits, conducts continuous auditing or monitoring reviews; may participate in and/or monitor project implementations; assists in evaluating the company’s risk areas; and provides management with accurate, independent, and timely recommendations regarding control deficiencies and opportunities for improvement in the company’s operations.

• Works with business process owners to ensure a full understanding of the control environment.

• Prepares narratives, flowcharts, and risk assessment matrices to document control processes, and identify risks and their respective mitigating controls.

• Prepares and finalizes planning and announcement memos, assists in determining audit scope, and prepares and executes audit programs.

• Conducts interviews with management; analyzes audit evidence, documents audit work performed, and conclusions reached in accordance with professional practices, and standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors and Internal Audit departmental requirements.

• Succinctly documents risk of control design gaps or operational audit findings and areas for process improvements.

• Identifies and documents audit issues, discusses issues with the Audit Manager, validates issues with management, and develops appropriate recommendations. Connecting with the Whole You

• Review third-party service organization controls (SOC) reports to confirm whether the vendor's controls are in place and effective in protecting company data, tracking, and reporting on vendor issues.

• Executes SOX section 404 controls testing for assigned areas and confirms any exceptions with management.

• Coordinates with external auditors to provide requested work papers and assistance.

• Assists in preparation of the draft audit report for the Audit Manager. Assists in quarterly control certification process.

• Maintains relationships with business process owners, external auditors, and third-party co-source partners.

• Actively pursues professional development opportunities to improve skills and expand knowledge, keeps abreast of industry news, and shares information.

• Assists with special ad hoc projects, as required.

• Four (4) years of internal audit, business process consulting, and/or public accounting experience.

• One (1) year audit supervisory experience.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Auditing, or Finance from an accredited college or university.

• CIA, CPA, or MBA is preferred.

• Ability to travel approximately 10%.

• Excellent understanding of internal control; able to recognize significant control issues as well as the ability to recognize exposures in emerging situations.

• Experience in assessing the effectiveness of controls and SOX 404 compliance.

• In-depth knowledge of and skill in applying internal audit standards and accounting principles (GAAP).

• Ability to work independently under limited supervision, complete assignments timely with sufficient attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness of coverage with some latitude to apply independent judgment.

• Strong analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Data analytics skills are a plus.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including active listening and presentation skills. • Strong skills in negotiating issues and resolving problems.

• Solid understanding of IT general controls and key report testing.

• Strong skills with MS Office (JD Edwards and Workiva a plus).

• A team player; ability to develop and maintain working relationships; interface with all levels of the company.

• Ability to maintain objectivity and an independent audit perspective.

• Ability to maintain composure under pressure, and act ethically and with integrity.