Job Responsibilities: Senior Financial Internal Auditor
Salary: $20-30/Hour
Company: Wayfair
Location: USA
Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree
Full Job Description:
Wayfair is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team! This is a brand new role for Wayfair and will be part of the accounting team within the wider finance group. This fast-paced role offers the opportunity for career progression in a growing public company and is a dynamic and collaborative role offering exposure to many areas of the business. The Internal Audit Director will focus on financial related activities.
The internal audit team conducts risk-based financial and performance reviews, tests SOX controls, and conducts special audits in accordance with the team's strategy. Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for the execution of risk-based audits and will contribute to the SOX compliance activities in accordance with the annual audit plan. Members of this team work closely with various other teams and departments and this role requires someone who is strong in stakeholder management and has deep technical knowledge of the internal control environment. Career advancements include expanding this role to become part of the team that creates new internal research projects at Wayfair. If you are passionate about internal management in a passionate environment, this job could be for you!
What to do:
Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit interventions and internal audit procedures (SOX)
Conduct interviews and guided tours; document systems and related controls through graphics and reports
Continuously monitor, evaluate and evaluate the design and performance of internal controls in all areas of the organization
Work with process and control managers to review control documents, procedures and key processes
Ensure appropriate audit evidence is captured including reports, process diagrams, control descriptions and risk management matrices to ensure audits are properly identified.
Prepare written and oral reports to communicate research results and recommendations to management
Review efforts to improve audits and weaknesses identified by internal and external audits and process owners to ensure that mitigation activities continue as planned.
Review and design Wayfair's internal controls and financial reporting as new and/or modified systems are developed
What you will need:
Bachelor's degree (in accounting, finance, business administration, accounting systems or related field). 3+ years of research experience, preferably in a high growth public company environment.
Expertise in audit procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley, IIA regulations and enterprise risk procedures. Strong management information and communication skills to present fact-based research findings, logical reasoning and actionable recommendations.
The ability to thrive in a high growth, business and dynamic environment where strong project management skills and the ability to multitask are essential. Ability to quickly analyze situations/processes at a high level, identify potential problems and recommend effective "market-friendly" solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of project and program management and execution, with emphasis on identifying and managing operational risks. Ability to develop ideas independently and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.
