Auditor: III/Senior Auditor

Job Title: Auditor: III/Senior Auditor

Duration: 4 months (strong possibility of conversion)

Location: San Diego CA 92101

Description:

• Internal Auditors are responsible for planning internal audits, assessing risks, identifying controls, conducting testing, documenting results, and recommending operational improvements.
• Audits can be financial, operational, or compliance in nature, and auditors need the ability to assess business processes effectively to perform their responsibilities.
• Most auditors have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and preferably have experience in either a big 4 accounting firm, or as part of an internal audit function.
• Additionally, many auditors also have a credential such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor. Auditors need to have a keen eye for detail, a strong ability to work under pressure, a knack for problem solving, and be effective at teamwork and communication.
• This manager supports the Audit Services Team.
• This person will be part of a delivery team, working alongside of group of 4-5 people consisting of a manager and 2/3 Senior Auditor or Lead Auditor associates

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Auditor who can step into an active internal audit team with minimal ramp up. This role requires someone who can work independently, think critically, and execute audit work end to end - not a candidate who needs step by step direction or is limited to task level support.

Required background

• Prior internal audit experience (corporate or firm-based)
• Experience performing SOX or operational audits (SOX exposure is a plus, not required)
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred; equivalent internal audit experience may substitute
• Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CFE) preferred but not required

Other Important Points:

• Top 3 qualities they are looking for: someone with strong communication skills, proactiveness and can be a self-starter, and someone who is dependable.
• Education may be substituted by industry experience, but bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• This manager is ideally looking for someone that has supported one of the Big 4 Accounting Firms, Fortune 500, or a public company
• Pluses for certs: Certified Fraud Examiner or Fraud Investigation

What this person must be able to do independently:

• Quickly understand audit objectives and context by reviewing audit plans, prior workpapers, and standard templates
• Execute assigned audit procedures with limited supervision, including:
• Process walkthroughs
• Control design and operating effectiveness testing
• Substantive testing where applicable
• Apply judgment to identify risks, control gaps, and potential fraud considerations - and know when issues require escalation or expanded testing
• Produce review ready workpapers that clearly document procedures performed, evidence obtained, and conclusions reached (minimal rework expected)
• Communicate professionally and efficiently with:
• Business/process owners during walkthroughs and testing
• Audit leads regarding status, issues, and risks
• Work effectively within established tools and timelines, adapting to existing templates, audit methodology, and team standards without hand holding
• Take ownership of assigned work, meet deadlines, and actively reduce oversight burden on managers and leads
• Beyond standard Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), experience with the following systems is beneficial and but not required:
• SAP – navigation and data extraction for audit purposes
• Audit Board (or similar audit management tools) – workpapers, testing, issue tracking
• Power BI – ability to review or leverage dashboards/reports for audit analysis.

Some Notes on the Role:

• Location: 4 days a week onsite (Monday through Thursday) at San Diego, CA 92101
• Hours are roughly 9 AM PST - 3 PM PST for a 30-hour work week
• This role will be a 4-month contract. It may extend to 5 or 6 months, but it will be a short-term contract.