Job Description

At Jefferson Wells, we are searching for an internal auditor for one of our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for an independent, creative, auditor who can think critically and brings 2-5 years of experience. In this role, you will have the opportunity to participate in operational, compliance and financial internal audits, as well as play a key role the SOX compliance program, with minimal travel. This position is primarily remote.

• Performing financial and operational audits of organizational and functional activities of the company
• Evaluating compliance with plans, policies and procedures prescribed by management
• Identifying controls and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and reviewing related internal control documentation
• Assisting external auditors in performing and documenting walkthroughs of major accounting process cycles
• Performing test of key controls to ensure implementation and effectiveness
• Evaluating findings during testing and propose remediation
• Ensuring proper accountability and physical security of company assets
• Designing specific programs for the audit of selected operating, compliance and financial units and assist in establishing the scope of each audit
• Preparing audit work papers and writing audit reports detailing the audit findings and recommendations
• Identifying, documenting and communicating opportunities to improve controls across operational, compliance and financial processes
• Formulating recommendations to management to correct deficiencies and improve controls and conditions
• Performing timely follow-up of critical recommendations and management responses
• Assisting with preparing the annual audit risk assessment and pre-audit planning
• Partnering with the IT Audit Manager and/or external auditors to plan and execute integrated/dual purpose audits, as necessary
• You will have exposure to special audits and special projects including:
• big data analytics / analysis
• fraud investigation
• company acquisitions and disposition activities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 2 - 5 years of experience in public accounting (Big 4, a plus), financial analysis or private accounting experience, or a combination thereof
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact with all levels of staff and management
• Knowledge of internal controls, GAAP, data mining and analysis
• PC proficiency, including Word and Excel
• Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE), or working towards, preferred
• Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience preferred

At Jefferson Wells (), we’ve built a reputation for results-driven, innovative workforce solutions that help companies create competitive advantage. From basic to complex, we custom tailor our services to fit our clients’ needs from interim and permanent professional talent resourcing to complete project solutions in the areas of risk & compliance, tax, finance & accounting and business optimization. Our professionals provide specialized industry and technical experience and expertise to our clients, enabling them to accelerate their business performance. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide leveraging the workforce capabilities of the ManpowerGroup. Jefferson Wells is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

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