What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Audit Professional position at Broad River Retail?
CULTURE SNAPSHOT:
Broad River Retail is a privately held organization where we believe that purpose begins with identity. Our employees are known as Memory Makers because every person in our company has the power to create meaningful, lasting moments not only for our Guests, but for fellow Memory Makers, our partners, families, and the communities we serve. Together we live out our purpose: Furnishing Life’s Best Memories.
Our team is guided by five core values: integrity, personal excellence, customer satisfaction, collaboration, and innovation. These values shape how we work, how we lead, and how we serve our Guests every day.
Our vision is to be the premier Ashley Store operator, and our mission is to be an excellent home furnishings retailer. Because of the dedication of our Memory Makers, Broad River Retail has grown to become the largest and fastest growing Ashley licensee in the U.S., was named National Home Furnishings Retailers of the Year in 2024, and has earned a place on our industry’s Best Places to Work list three years in a row.
AT A GLANCE:
Broad River Retail is currently seeking an Internal Audit Professional to join our Finance team. The Internal Audit Professional will perform fieldwork, test controls, gather evidence, and partner with Memory Makers to assess compliance with policies and procedures. This role will be responsible for assisting the Finance department in ensuring that inventory is properly controlled and valued in retail and distribution center locations. The Internal Audit Professional will work with the audit group to identify risks and advise on best practices for continual improvement.
A DAY IN THE LIFE AS THIS MEMORY MAKER:
- Review internal control procedures, test adherence, and make suggestions for improvements to processes and controls in order to meet organizational objectives
- Travel to retail and distribution center locations to audit cycle count accuracy and compliance with inventory controls
- Provide reasonable assurance of inventory accuracy and inventory reporting accuracy
- Audit systems, processes, and reporting used by Retail Operations and DC Operations to attest, validate and ultimately to certify their programs to be eligible to waive the need for a yearend physical inventory
- Assist in identifying and assessing areas of risk
- Conduct ad hoc examinations of identified or reported risks
- Draft accurate and timely recommendations and reporting
- Draft Standard Operating Procedures for use by the audit group
- Develop skills to lead projects with assistance from management
- Assist in training new audit Memory Makers
- Conduct additional assurance and consulting audit engagements as directed by the Senior Manager, Internal Audit
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Required qualifications: 1 years audit work experience
- Preferred qualifications: 3 years audit, inventory control, or business administration work experience
- Exemplary ethical resilience: integrity, courage, honesty, accountability, and trustworthiness
- Curiosity and open-mindedness
- Diplomatic and dynamic communicator
- Ability to think carefully, objectively, and critically
- Must be thorough, detail-oriented, and organized
- Must be a self-motivated individual as well as a contributing team member
- Working knowledge of MS Office (Word and Excel)
- Ability to stand/walk for long periods of time on concrete flooring
- Ability to perform repetitive bending, stooping, and squatting
- Willingness to accompany cyclist on lift to audit inventory and count accuracy
- A vehicle available for business travel
WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT:
- Must be able to travel to stores and distribution centers 30-40% of the time
- Valid Driver's License including a favorable driving record
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment in a Work From Home and an office setting
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to empower individuals with disabilities to undertake the essential duties and responsibilities of the position.
MEMORY MAKER PERKS AND BENEFITS:
- Salary Range based on numerous factors including experience, knowledge, and skill.
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Paid time off and 401K matching contribution
- Employee discount (starting at 40% based on tenure) at Ashley
- Internal Opportunities for career growth and advancement
OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:
Broad River Retail is committed to creating a place where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to reach their full potential. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of Memory Makers, we firmly believe our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.