Auditor

Job Type

Full Time Opportunity

General Description

Evaluate and test the internal controls within the organization to verify that financial processes adhere to the Sarbanes-Oxley Act Section 404 requirements (SOX), preventing fraud and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•    Assess risks related to financial reporting.
•    Perform interviews and walkthroughs, review documentation and test key controls to validate their design and operating effectiveness. 
•    Analyzes data obtained from tests performed to determine that internal controls exist, are adequately designed and are working effectively. 
•    Inspects accounting and financial systems to determine they are properly implemented in accordance with established procedures.
•    Document, discuss and report findings, including deficiencies and areas of improvement. 
•    Challenges the SOX key controls determination and assigned risk ratings based on the current materiality thresholds and actual volume of transactions during the period under audit.
•    Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices.

Education

Experience

Experience in internal or external audit, preferably in financial institutions and/or testing of internal control over financial reporting (SOX).

Certifications / Licenses (preferred)
The following certifications are preferred, but no required:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
 

Other Qualifications

•    Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments
•    Knowledge in audit, internal controls, risk assessments, finance and accounting practices and methods.
•    Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills (verbal / written); ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, in both English and Spanish.
•    Strong analytical skills
•    Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
•    Working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
•    Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
•    Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple things and comply with established deadlines.
•    Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
•    Results-driven and proactive.
 

Values