Internal Auditor

Internal Auditor 9548
Our publicly-traded, Lewisville client is adding to their rapidly-growing audit team. The opportunity offers great work-life balance and the ability to develop within the department.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Test compliance of established internal control procedures and document findings and conclusions in test workpapers.
• Communicate with management regarding testing status, testing issues, and deadlines. Follow up with management to ensure that agreed-upon action plans have been implemented.
• Communicate with business process owners and assist in the documentation of risks, controls, and processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the business areas, including understanding changes to business processes and procedures and potential impacts to the controls being tested.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improving internal controls over financial reporting. Work with process owners to assist in the design and implementation of new controls and best practices, as appropriate.
• Assist external auditors as required and at the direction of the Internal Audit Supervisor.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related (A combination of education and experience will be considered.)
• 1-3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk consulting, or external audit and SOX 404 compliance.
• Public company experience preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, problem solve, and prioritize, as well as demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to successfully meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience with audit or GRC software and data analytics tools is a plus.
• Construction experience a plus.
• Ability to travel, as needed.

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