Job Summary
This opportunity is within the Internal Audit Department in Virginia Beach, VA.
The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for assisting in the execution of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and other operational or compliance internal audit projects, as assigned. Such projects cover multiple areas of the Company and often require collaboration with personnel from other departments.
The Internal Audit Associate must be able to work independently and have an understanding of the audit process. The Internal Audit Associate communicates any issues identified during assignments to Internal Audit management to ensure concerns are logged and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for his or her adherence to the professional and organizational responsibilities outlined within the Internal Audit Department Charter as well as the Company’s ethical policies. Self-directed, continuing professional development and education is highly encouraged.
Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of internal audit test plans, ensuring adequate evidence is retained to support conclusions.

• Identify and communicate exceptions arising from test work to auditees and Internal Audit management.

• Design and execute data analyses to identify unusual activity or produce samples from large datasets.

• Propose management recommendations for mitigating risk, improving processes, and/or implementing operational efficiencies.

• Provide guidance to colleagues regarding the proper execution of processes.

• Performs ad hoc projects as assigned by Management.

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance.

• Minimum 2 years experience in internal or external audit.

• Working knowledge of auditing principles, practices, and compliance standards.

• Strong MS Office experience with expertise in MS Excel.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Great interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with superior attention to detail.

• Well-developed organizational skills, able to handle competing priorities.

• Self-motivated with the ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley Act section 404 compliance.

• Possess integrity and honesty and model ethical behavior and core values of the company.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work inside an office environment and is required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Armada Hoffler offers competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a professional and stimulating work environment. Furthermore, we are an equal opportunity employer and afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide a smoke-free and drug free workplace and participate in E-verify.

The successful candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug screens, and a background check.

Job Type: Full-time