Sr. Internal Auditor

The Job Title: Sr. Internal Auditor

The Company:  GIA is the world’s foremost authority in gemology. GIA is a global organization with headquarters located in Carlsbad, CA. GIA in Carlsbad boasts a 17-acre ocean view campus that accommodates approximately 600 of its 3,000 total employees worldwide. It offers many competitive health and commuter benefits that promote the well-being of its employees as well as that of the environment. Clicking here to learn more about GIA!

The Culture: With autonomy, performance and passion, the accounting department strongly collaborates across company functions to provide quality service to internal staff, stakeholders and GIA as a whole.

The Location: This position is located in Carlsbad, California at our corporate headquarters.  We offer a hybrid schedule with 2 days in the office (subject to change), provided that metrics such as productivity and the quality of the deliverables are achieved.

What to expect:

• We offer competitive medical, dental, vision and matching 401-K plans

• Paid vacation, sick and holidays, tuition assistance, commuter benefits

The Environment:

• On-site cafe - affordable custom breakfast and lunch meals and Starbucks drinks!

• Economic friendly services - electric vehicle charging stations on-site

• Ergonomic assessments offered on-site and virtually

JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading and performing various risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audit programs, as part of the annual internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing the audit scope, performing audit procedures, documenting and/or reviewing the results of the work performed, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads in developing and completing various risk-based financial, operational, and compliance audit programs under the supervision of the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit.

• Independently executes all areas of the audit program including audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and issue remediation.

• Ensures documentation of processes, risks, and internal controls including narratives, process flowcharts, risk and control matrices, and audit test work papers are completed in accordance with professional and department standards.

• Develops and performs audit program steps created to test the key controls identified in the risk assessments. 

• Ensures audit objectives are met while gathering and documenting sufficient evidence to support audit conclusion.

• Collaborates with management to develop action plans to address audit findings and monitors the implementation of corrective actions.

• Documents audit results in a written report that is accurate and effectively communicates audit observations and related action plans for resolution.

• Communicates written audit results in a timely, comprehensive, and clear manner to the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit, and GIA staff and leadership when applicable.

• Performs follow-up on audit observations and management action plans.

• As auditor-in-charge, oversee the day-to-day administration of assigned projects and regularly report progress and barriers to the Manager and/or Director of Internal Audit.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Understanding of Internal Auditing standards, COSO framework, and risk assessment practices.

• Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare coherent reports of audit results and present those reports at multiple levels of the organization. 

• Communicates effectively and efficiently, collaborates well with coworkers and management, and deals with others effectively and professionally under pressure.

• Demonstrates strong critical thinking, organizational, analytical, and multi-tasking skills.

• Fulfills assigned commitments in a timely manner within established budgets while achieving quality results.

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.

• Interacts effectively with all levels of employees at GIA, from executives to staff.

• Ability to establish client relationships and lead business-related discussions with client management