Responsibilities:

Assisting business in identification and documentation of key internal controls.
Performing internal control walk-throughs to assess control effectiveness.
Performing and/or coordinating internal controls testing.
Assisting business in remediation of internal control gaps noted during documentation, walk-through and testing processes.
Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to senior management and the Audit Committee.
Participating in scoping exercise to identify key financial statement elements and business processes in scope for SOX compliance.
Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
Representing internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

Required Skills
Professional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas
Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects at one time
Analytical and interpretation skills including departmental, utilization, financial and operations data
Decision-making skills with the ability to investigate and weigh alternatives and select the course of action that provides the greatest benefit to the organization
Creative thinking skills with the ability to ask the needed bigger-picture questions that lead to process and team improvements
Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and schedule daily activities for the most efficient use of time
Problem solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions
Interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and participate as an independent contributor with little supervision or as an active team member depending on the situation and needs
Must have a track record of producing work that is highly accurate, demonstrates attention to detail, and reflects well on the organization

Required Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
CIA or CPA designation
Minimum 3 years of SOX audit experience from either private industry and/or public accounting with knowledge of internal controls, accounting, and finance areas
Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting
Experience with and strong understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404, Internal Controls over Financial Reporting and COSO standards
Proven experience identifying and assessing internal controls in compliance with SOX 404
Track record in performing complex internal audit projects
Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices
Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions