Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
Job Overview:
The Senior Auditor leads the planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases of complex audit projects and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance testing (SOX) in conformance with Internal Audit policies and procedures. This role will also be responsible for ensuring appropriate and timely follow-up on management action plans from published audit reports. The Senior Auditor is responsible for managing assigned audit projects, the Staff Auditor(s) and/or Intern(s) assigned to the project, and the client relationship. This position will also help assist junior team members in carrying out their daily responsibilities. .
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the preparation, coordination, and completion of multiple SOX significant class of transactions (SCOT) design assessments.
- Perform and review tests of SOX controls according to established test procedures and attributes. Partner with management and external auditors in the coordination of testing and associated conclusions / results.
- Prepare the Engagement Program, PBRAT (Project-Based Risk Assessment Tool), Work Program, Audit Objectives Memo, Draft Audit Report and other project management related documents (as prescribed by Internal Audits policies and procedures) for annual audit projects and management requests.
- Review workpapers to evaluate fieldwork and testing results to verify that appropriate conclusions are reached about the adequacy of controls and the efficiency and effectiveness of business processes
- Work with client management to develop practical action plans that are appropriately designed to be successful, cost-effective solutions to mitigate the underlying risks.
- Monitor audit client follow-up activities in accordance with timelines stated in final audit reports and proactively keep management apprised of progress.
- Assist in the oversight and management of the Valvoline Internal Audit intern program and serve as a mentor to interns and staff auditors as requested.
- Delegate appropriate work to staff auditors and oversees timely, accurate completion of work.
Primary Interactions -Internal and External
- Internal Control performers and/or owners from various business areas, including Accounting, Tax, Treasury, Marketing, Sales, Marketing, Information Technology, Legal, Human Resources, and others (as needed)
- External External Auditors, Industry Organizations, Vendors
Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies
- Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act controls evaluation and testing capabilities required.
- Experience with SAP or comparable Enterprise Resource Planning systems preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Practical experience with data analytics and related tools (SAP Analytics Cloud, Power BI, etc.) preferred.
- Trusted business partner; earns respect of clients.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic, results-driven team environment required.
- Individual initiative, project management and multi-tasking skills required.
- Subject matter expert (SME) in one or more areas, and good at sharing that knowledge.
- Experience working and partnering with external auditors.
Work Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of experience in internal auditing.
Education
Chartered Accountant (India). Additional qualification of CIA or CISA is preferred
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess or be committed to attaining at least one relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, etc.).