Job Responsibilities: Senior 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 (Finance) to join our team! This is a new project for Wayfair and it will live within the group of accountants in the whole fund. This fast-paced position offers opportunities for career advancement in a growing public company and is a challenging and collaborative role that provides exposure to many aspects 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 Director of Internal Audit, the Senior Internal Auditor will be responsible for performing risk-based audits and contributing to the SOX compliance program in accordance with the annual audit plan. The group works together with the group and other different departments and this work requires someone who is strong in the management of the project and has a deep knowledge of the technology of the environment. Career advancements include expanding this role to become part of the team that is creating 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 system 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-speed, transactional and uncomplicated environment while strong project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple tasks is essential. The ability to quickly analyze situations / processes at the highest level, identify potential problems and recommend real "business-ready" 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.
Other skills/qualifications preferred (but not essential)
Appropriate certification in accounting and/or auditing, including CPA, CIA, CISA and/or PMP. Experience analyzing SAP and/or similar ERP systems.
