Senior Audit Analyst

I.  Job Summary

The Senior Analyst, Audit performs a wide range of financial, operational and compliance audits at WM. The individual will take an active role in contributing to department's strategic initiatives focusing on building meaningful sustainable relationships with key internal and external stakeholders, continuous improvement, cost savings, and evaluating effectiveness of the control environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company.

 

II.  Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Lead a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business components, departments and operations for: operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls and applicable regulations.
• Oversee projects that review financial and operational processes including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy.
• Communicate effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development.
• Prepare ad hoc information requests in areas beyond assigned responsibilities.
• Determine effective data analytic techniques to aid in audit and control testing as well as creating audit plan development and programs.
• Execute scoping and planning activities as part of our SOX program, including performing risk assessments, data analytics and participating in rationalization efforts to strategically increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of the WM control environment.
• Complete walkthroughs and testing of key controls and core business processes.
• Coordinate with process owners to collect documentation evidencing the effective performance of SOX activities, test execution and resolution of identified control failures.
• Prepare accurate and descriptive audit work papers and reports through interviews, document review, surveys and other audit testing procedures.
• Draft presentations for various members of management that effectively and concisely communicate audit activities and solutions.
• Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology, client service and administrative processes.
• Senior Auditor will assist management with development and oversight of staff level auditors.

 

III.  Supervisory Responsibilities 
 

This job has no supervisory duties.

 

IV.   Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

 

 A.  Education and Experience

 

Required: Bachelor’s Degree (accredited) or High School Diploma or GED (accredited).

4 years of internal or external audit and/or SOX 404 compliance (in addition to education requirements) 

Preferred: Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting or similar area of study.

4 years of experience as an auditor in a large accounting firm or internal audit position in a Fortune 500 company (in addition to education requirements)
 

B.  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

• CPA preferred.

 

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities 

• Must be local to the Houston area; no relocations for this role.
• Must be authorized to work in the US.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong knowledge of audit and controls practices including accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and internal control frameworks (COSO).
• Critical Thinker: Ability to quickly analyze, synthesize, and apply information to drive solution-based outcomes.
• Collaborative: Contribute to work within a team environment and build solid relationships with team members.  Display strong interpersonal skills and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Accountable:  Must be self-motivated and w