About this role
The Staff Auditor will support internal audit work focused on SOX 404 internal controls, including planning, walkthrough documentation, testing, and issue follow-up. They will also assist with risk-based financial audit engagements and remediation testing under direct supervision.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with annual Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 internal controls
- Support planning, walkthrough documentation, testing execution, and issue follow-up
- Perform remediation results monitoring and remediation testing
- Execute risk-based financial audit engagements and document results per policies and standards
- Develop control/audit finding recommendations to strengthen internal controls
Technical Overview
The role centers on evaluating internal control effectiveness and compliance using SOX provisions, COSO framework, and GAAP concepts. The auditor will document audit program steps, perform remediation testing, and leverage data analytics tools and AI tools for data-driven planning, testing, and reporting.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an entry-level auditor with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, and a strong conceptual foundation in internal controls. They understand SOX 404, COSO, GAAP, and internal audit standards, and can execute audit steps with clear documentation while communicating findings effectively.
Must-Have Skills
Ability to perform routine financial analysisWorking knowledge of Microsoft productsConceptual knowledge of The Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal AuditorsGenerally accepted accounting principlesCOSO frameworkSOX provisions and methodologies for achievingAbility to effectively communicate/explain complex information to others in a straightforward mannerboth written and verbal
Nice-to-Have Skills
Concentration or specialization in Internal Audit (or classes taken)CPA or CIA eligible
Tools & Platforms
Microsoft productsCOSO frameworkSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 internal controls
Required Skills
Routine financial analysisMicrosoft productsSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 internal controlswalkthrough process documentationtesting executionissue follow-upExternal Audit assistanceCOSO frameworkGenerally accepted accounting principlesGlobal Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditorsremediation testingfinancial risk-based audit engagementsaudit program stepsdata analytics toolsAI toolscommunication
Hard Skills
Routine auditing assignmentsInternal controls testingSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 internal controlsPlanningWalkthrough process documentationTesting executionIssue follow-upExternal Audit assistanceReview and interpret organizational dataAssess effectiveness and compliance with policiesproceduresmanagement expectationsregulatory requirementsand leading practicesDevelop recommendations for control/audit findingsRemediation testingFinancial risk-based audit engagementsAudit program steps executionAudit documentation in compliance with Internal Audit Department policies and proceduresProfessional standards complianceFinancial analysisWorking knowledge of Microsoft productsConceptual knowledge of The Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal AuditorsGenerally accepted accounting principlesCOSO frameworkSOX provisions and methodologies for achievingData analytics tools and techniquesAI tools for data-driven planningtestingand reporting
Soft Skills
Critical thinkingAnalytical skillsDetail-orientedProject and time management skillsProactive mindsetAbility to effectively communicate/explain complex information in straightforward manner (written and verbal)Strong interpersonal skillsAbility to conduct audits under direct supervision
Keywords for Your Resume
Staff AuditorInternal Auditroutine financial analysisSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 internal controlsSOX 404internal controlswalkthrough process documentationtesting executionissue follow-upExternal Audit assistanceCOSO frameworkGenerally accepted accounting principlesThe Global Internal Audit Standards of The Institute of Internal Auditorsfinancial risk-based audit engagementsaudit program stepsdata analytics toolsAI toolsplanningremediation testingaudit documentationMicrosoft productsSarbanes-Oxley provisions
Deal Breakers
Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field required, Ability to perform routine financial analysis, Working knowledge of Microsoft products
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