[Hiring] Financial Auditor III @VARITE

Role Description

To ensure success as a financial auditor, you must be skilled in accounting practices, have an extensive understanding of financial legislation, and be adept at analyzing large volumes of data. A top-notch financial auditor can work independently and understands all of the required processes involved in completing successful financial audits.

The auditor will be responsible for conducting the regular User Access Reviews from inception to completion, engaging with our internal and external auditors, engaging with business users and IT, completing all necessary audit documentation, manipulating large datasets, generating reports out of internal systems, and ensuring data accuracy for critical business decisions. This role would look to create efficiencies in the User Access Review process by exploring internal software and through collaboration with product development and IT.

Job duties are varied, complex and require limited independent judgment. Work as both an individual contributor and as a team member. Work is both routine and non-routine in nature. Work is complex involving the application of technical / business skills in area of specialization. Candidate must possess strong knowledge of SOX requirements and internal controls, strong analytical and communication skills in partnering with other internal groups. Strong spreadsheet skills and familiarity with Cloud Applications are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or accounting sciences.
• Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Financial Services Auditor, or similar.
• At least 10 years experience as a financial accountant, financial analyst or business accountant.
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and internal controls.
• Understanding of IT infrastructure and IT General Controls.
• Experience with User Access Reviews and Identity Management.
• Ability to work according to tight deadlines.
• Proficient at detailed report writing and presentation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions, pivot tables.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Results oriented: must have the ability to collaborate with different individuals across the organization and within other geographies, and "roll-up the sleeves” in order to accomplish all necessary tasks.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Resourceful, action-orientated with the ability to get things done and overcome obstacles.
• Auditing certifications (e.g., CIA, CISA, CPA) may be beneficial.

Requirements

• Execute quarterly & annual SOX Compliance User Access Review & Segregation of Duties Reviews.
• Run, maintain, and optimize reports to facilitate the quarterly and annual ongoing SOX Compliance User Access Reviews of finance systems.
• Interact with various internal business users answering questions and performing follow ups to the SOX Compliance User Access Review Surveys.
• Prepare documentation for submission to internal and external auditors.
• Update quarterly controls internal instructions and reviewer procedure documents.
• Address internal and external auditor follow up inquiries & tasks.
• Communicate with internal and external auditors to provide information and address audit findings.
• Perform various manual repetitive tasks such as running reports and manipulating excel files.
• Automate repetitive data tasks to improve efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify/recommend process improvements.
• Regularly report progress, communicate project status, and escalate any risks or issues as they arise.
• Ensure project team members stay current with critical dates and issues.
• Responsible for accomplishing tasks in a complete and timely manner.
• Participate in special ad-hoc projects and tasks as needed.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $68/hr - $72/hr on W2.