Title - Senior Internal Auditor
Type - Contract
Location - Remote
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end design, walkthrough, and testing of key business SOX processes and controls to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Manage the SOX project plan in collaboration with Internal Audit management, ensuring timely and efficient execution of all program stages.
- Enhance and optimize process designs to support scalability and operational efficiency within the organization.
- Conduct materiality assessments and scoping exercises to identify significant accounts and key controls using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Develop detailed testing procedures, create comprehensive testing plans, and perform SOX testing of key controls across relevant business processes such as OTC (Order to Cash), PTP (Procure to Pay), Inventory Control, and Cost Accounting.
- Coordinate SOX planning and testing activities with external auditors, providing necessary evidence and maintaining thorough documentation.
- Investigate control deficiencies or gaps, perform root cause analysis, and document exceptions accurately. Collaborate with process owners to develop and implement remediation plans.
- Support ongoing improvements and innovations within the SOX program to enhance compliance and audit efficiency.
- Assist with additional audit projects, including operational audits and ad hoc requests as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Active CPA and/or CISA certification is required.
- 5 to 9 years of professional experience in SOX compliance and assurance, including a minimum of 4 years at a Big 4 accounting firm and internal audit practice.
- Proven experience in manufacturing and/or semiconductor industry environments with SOX readiness and testing expertise.
- Strong background in designing and testing business processes and controls related to OTC, PTP, Inventory Control, and Cost Accounting.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels of management, external auditors, and cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated project management capabilities and proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings.
- Deep understanding of US GAAP, PCAOB audit requirements, COSO framework, SOX regulations, and the overall audit process.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and consistently deliver high-quality results.
Tools and Technologies:
- Proficient in SOX compliance tools and audit management software.
- Familiarity with ERP systems supporting OTC, PTP, Inventory Control, and Cost Accounting processes.
- Strong command of data analytics tools and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for audit documentation and reporting.
- Experience working with external audit platforms and documentation tools preferred.
