Internal Audit Senior, Sikich
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $112,450.00
Technology-enabled professional services
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Technology-enabled professional services
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $112,450.00
1001+ employees
Company mission
To provide insights and transformative services to help strengthen every dimension of a business.
Role
Who you are
- 3 yrs or more experience
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or CPA are a strong plus and required within 12 months of hiring
- Previous experience in internal audit, risk management, or related areas is required
- Solid understanding of internal control concepts, risk management principles, and audit methodologies
- Familiarity with industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements
- Proficiency in using audit tools, software applications, and data analysis techniques
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex processes and identify control deficiencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations
- Detail orientated with strong prioritization, organization, and time-management skills to consistently meet deadlines with quality deliverables in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated, positive, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment
- Uphold high ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture
- Solutions Focused – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions
- Collaboration – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units
- Instills Trust - You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, you act with integrity, you are consistent and are perceived as credible
- Impact & Influence Thinking – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives
What the job involves
- Assist in the planning and execution of internal audit engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, and development of audit programs
- Conduct detailed testing of controls, processes, and transactions to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations
- Gather and analyze data and documentation to identify areas of potential risk, control weaknesses, or process inefficiencies
- Document audit procedures, workpapers, and findings accurately and comprehensively
- Assist in the preparation of audit reports, including clear and concise summaries of audit findings, recommendations, and action plans
- Execute Sarbanes-Oxley compliance requirements for clients, to include process and control walkthroughs, assessing the design of controls, and performing independent testing
- Keep Sikich leadership and client updated regarding audit progress and outcomes on a regular basis
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business processes, identify control gaps, and recommend process improvements
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and follow up on outstanding issues
- Stay updated on regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging risks to ensure effective audit execution
- Assist in special projects, investigations, or ad hoc assignments as directed by management
- Drive excellence and efficiency through the delivery of readily available tools and resources
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and clients
- Assist the marketing and business development teams with content development and presentations
- Support an equitable and inclusive environment where people can bring their full selves to work and unlock their greatest potential and contributions to the team
- Reporting to the Manager
Our take
Sikich is a global firm specialising in technology-enabled professional services. Offering a vast variety of CPA services from audit and assurance to cybersecurity, its customer base has grown dramatically since founding in 1982 and it now hosts a diverse roster of clients.
Looking to consistently address it's clients business challenges and opportunities, the company has been recognised over the years, notably as a Best of the Best Firm by Inside Public Accounting. It has also has experienced significant revenue growth and completed several strategic acquisitions.
The recent addition of CLA's federal government practice to this roster strengthens Sikich's position in government services, and expands its footprint in critical markets such as Washington, DC. Looking forward, it is poised to continue its growth trajectory, leveraging its expertise and innovative approach to drive success for clients worldwide.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
Company
Company benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Health, dental, vision, life & accident/death/disability insurance options
- HSA employer contribution
- Nine (9) paid holidays annually
- A robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program covering birth, adoption and foster children
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- CPA bonus with four (4) paid exam days & four (4) paid study days
- Tuition reimbursement
- Generous employee referral bonus program
- Client referral bonus program
- Pet insurance
- FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities
Company HQ
Chicago Loop, Chicago, IL
Leadership
Christopher Geier
(CEO, not founder)Previously the Founder and CEO of GEI Capital & Advisor, and a Member of the Board Of Directors for Barrington 220 School District.
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