Job description
Join PrimeLedger Auditing, a leader in risk-based assurance, and advance your career as a Senior Internal Auditor in Chicago, IL. This role focuses on strengthening governance, risk, and controls across financial, operational, and IT processes.
As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will apply advanced knowledge of GAAP, COSO frameworks, and data analytics to deliver high-quality audits and actionable recommendations that protect assets and improve efficiency.
Responsibility
- Plan, execute, and document internal audits of financial, operational, and IT processes using a risk-based approach.
- Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls; test control activities and provide remediation guidance.
- Lead SOX 404 program activities, including scoping, testing, and reporting control deficiencies to leadership.
- Perform data analytics to identify anomalies, trends, and control gaps using tools such as Excel, IDEA, or ACL.
- Collaborate with business owners to develop practical corrective actions and track remediation progress.
- Prepare high-quality audit reports and present findings to senior management and the Audit Committee as needed.
- Support risk assessments, audit planning, and the development of annual audit plans.
- Mentor junior auditors and foster a culture of professional skepticism and continuous improvement.
Qualification
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
- Minimum 4-6 years of progressive internal or external audit experience, with IT audit exposure.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and IFRS; solid understanding of internal control frameworks such as COSO.
- Proficiency with audit data analytics tools (ACL, IDEA, Tableau, Excel); experience with ERP systems.
- Experience with SOX compliance and control testing; ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication, advisory, and stakeholder management skills; comfortable presenting to executives.
- Professional skepticism, strong analytical thinking, and meticulous attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team; willingness to travel as needed (up to 20%).