Internal Auditor

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.

The pay rate is $70 - $80/HR.

Can you demonstrate your interest, experience and desire in:

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

Able to travel as necessary, (20% or less)

Professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA or CFE), or working towards, preferred

Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience preferred

IT auditing experience a plus (not required)

Experience with data mining software/tools, including IDEA or ACL, a plus (not required)

At Jefferson Wells (

www.jeffersonwells.com

), 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.

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.