Title

Senior, Internal Audit

Reports to

Director, Internal Audit

Overview

The Internal Audit Senior will be a key contributor surrounding the evaluation of the Company’s internal control environment and the assessment of the design, effectiveness and adequacy of business processes under the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal control program. The position requires knowledge of financial reporting risks and internal control concepts, as well as an understanding of technology concepts, and the ability to apply those concepts in conducting Walkthrough meetings, planning/performing/documenting SOX testing and evaluating results. The Internal Audit Senior will also participate in other Internal Audit Department projects and initiatives as required.

Responsibilities

• Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance in accordance with COSO 2013 requirements – including but not limited to the following areas:
  • Perform Walkthrough discussions with process owners to gain an understanding of critical business functions throughout the organization; identify key risks and controls in critical processes; update/create documentation of key controls
  • Design and develop audit testing plans and programs in response to identified risks and controls; execute detailed testing to validate control understanding and operational effectiveness; review and analyze appropriate documents and evidence in performance of testing
  • Prepare detailed audit workpaper documentation of testing procedures in accordance with professional standards to substantiate the work performed, testing results and audit conclusions reached
  • Analyze, summarize and evaluate testing results to form valid and supportable conclusions
  • Communicate testing results, both verbally and in a written format, to business process owners and management
• Develop recommendations for remediation of identified design and testing deficiencies; Actively monitor remediation efforts over control design and operating effectiveness deficiencies
• Interact and coordinate efforts with external auditors related to the Company’s SOX program
• Keep current with industry and business trends relevant to the business as well as regulatory updates; Stay informed of changes and new initiatives within the business and technology areas in order to identify new business processes and areas of risks to be addressed
• Special and ad-hoc projects as required

Qualifications

• CPA or CIA preferred
• Understanding of financial statement and disclosure requirements for SEC registrants
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional and career development through self-directed training opportunities

Job Skills

• Highly developed and detail-oriented audit skills, organized, and focused on delivering a high quality and timely work product
• Ability to effectively perform and document audit activities in accordance with professional standards
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as ability to communicate in clear, concise terms to business process owners and management
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, including the ability to assimilate new information and make sound decisions; Strong quantitative skills and ability to make supportable decisions based on analytics
• Ability to work independently on multiple complex tasks/projects simultaneously; High degree of flexibility in prioritizing and executing work projects
• Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships across the Company
• Ability to creatively problem solve and exercise good business judgement
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related area
• CPA or CIA preferred

Location

Hybrid - Philadelphia, PA

Urban Outfitters, Inc. celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.