What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at HireRising?
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Why this role:
Join a collaborative Internal Audit team where your work directly strengthens the company’s control environment and drives smarter, more efficient processes. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you’ll evaluate financial, compliance, and operational controls, identify risk, and partner closely with the business to recommend meaningful improvements. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys problem-solving, data-driven insights, and influencing change across the organization. You’ll work alongside two peer auditors and collaborate regularly with cross-functional teams across the business.
What You’ll Do
- Perform risk assessments to define audit scope and identify key controls.
- Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identifying gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Execute audit procedures and prepare clear, well-documented workpapers in accordance with IIA standards.
- Use data analytics, automation, and AI tools to enhance audit testing and efficiency.
- Draft concise, persuasive audit reports summarizing findings and recommendations.
- Participate in audit kickoff and close-out meetings with stakeholders.
- Act as the primary point of contact for audit clients, providing regular updates and issue tracking.
- Perform SOX 404 testing to ensure controls are operating effectively.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of Internal Audit processes, including the use of technology and data visualization tools.
What We’re Looking For
- 3–4 years of internal audit, external audit, or related experience.
- Strong professional judgment with the ability to prioritize key risks and distinguish critical vs. non-critical findings.
Technical Skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel, plus working knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, and audit methodologies.
- Experience with audit management software.
- Comfortable adopting AI, automation, and data analytics tools in audit work.
- Familiarity with IT general controls, cybersecurity concepts, and data governance is a plus.
Soft Skills
- Strong written and verbal communication—able to confidently present audit results to stakeholders.
- Analytical, detail-oriented, and solution-focused.
- Collaborative and relationship-driven; works well across departments.
- Highly organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
Education & Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- CPA, CIA, or CISA (or willingness to pursue certification).
Additional Details
- Travel required: up to 20%
- Team-oriented environment with strong exposure to the business
- Opportunity to influence audit innovation and modernization efforts
Salary : $85,000 - $100,000