Senior Internal Auditor

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

 

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American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT) Internal Audit (IA) serves its partners by providing objective, independent assurance and risk and control advisory services to the organization. Our mission is to help the organization meet it’s strategic, financial, operational and compliance objectives and to support continuous improvement to Amex GBT’s system of internal controls. 

Our internal audit staff apply their knowledge, insights, and objectivity to help the organization mitigate risk by evaluating the design and effectiveness of controls embedded in strategy, governance, operations and risk management processes.

Amex GBT is investing in the development of an elite IA function and recognizes the importance that technology plays in enabling Amex GBT’s business model. We are looking for a strong validated leader to join the IA leadership team and assist in leading this effort. 

What we are seeking in a candidate:

• Adaptability and Innovation – grow with change and continuous improvement
• Strong Communication skills – expertly express perspectives and ideas in a clear, succinct, compelling, appropriate, and organized manner in both individual and group settings; tailor message and language to the audience
• Aim for results – demonstrate a sense of urgency, strong commitment, and accountability while making sound decisions and achieving goals
• Customer Focus – lead multiple high-level projects with a focus on exceptional customer service
• Standout Colleague – create an environment where people from diverse cultures and backgrounds work together effectively
• Integrity – be of unquestionable integrity, ethical and moral character

What you will be doing:

• Perform IA engagements and assist in planning and resolving a risk-based audit scope and work program, delivering audit results, and producing high-quality audit reports.
• Assist in testing of the company’s global SOX compliance program.
• Gain an understanding of processes (both automated and manual), identify controls in place to mitigate risk and test those controls to confirm they are functioning as designed.
• Communicate observations timely and optimally by assessing risks and impacts.
• Provide status updates to all levels of leadership for the audit area and within Internal Audit.
• Coordinate and collaborate with external auditors to ensure alignment so audit work can be used to support an efficient annual external audit.
• Partner with collaborators to provide significant process improvements while maintaining objectivity and integrity.
• Contribute to the annual risk assessment and audit planning process.
• Support the development and implementation of IA policies and procedures and ensure alignment with IIA standards.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to create a collaborative environment.
• Contribute innovative ideas, including for the use of data analytic tools and techniques, to continuously improve audit procedures.

• Continuously improve and innovate the SOX testing program to become more efficient and effective including the strategic deployment of automated control testing.

What you will need:

• 3+ years in a public accounting/consulting firm or public company with IA experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required, master’s degree is a plus.
• Active designation or actively pursuing Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently and prioritize workflow to meet critical deadlines.
• Dynamic, fast learner who is highly organized, analytical and detail oriented.
• Ability to exercise good judgment to make timely and sound decisions, identify potential roadblocks, and raise issues to ensure smooth execution of engagements.
• Ability to consider process improvements and innovative thinking to drive further effectiveness/efficiency.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders to be seen as a business partner.

Ideal candidate to be located in New York City Metro area.

This position is remote and reports to the Manager, IA.

     

Location

United States - New York - Virtual Location

     

     

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