Internal Auditor

Department:

Internal Audit

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description:

As an Internal Auditor, you’ll conduct audits to identify risks and evaluate the effectiveness of operational, financial, compliance and technology controls. You’ll support audit engagements by executing audit procedures in accordance with audit standards, following the audit program, and maintaining thorough, well‑documented audit documentation. You’re responsible for the day-to-day execution of audit objectives, including performing assigned audit tasks from planning through completion.

Additional Details 

• The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.  

• U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available. 

 
We’re committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.  
 

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews with key stakeholders to gather relevant information, document audit evidence, perform test steps to validate controls, and compile findings to ensure a comprehensive audit report.

• Responsible for timely and focused communication to Lead Auditor and Leadership

• Develop a general understanding of current/emerging technologies, risks, and audit trends and practices by actively engaging in continuous learning; apply this knowledge to identify potential risks and enhance audit methodologies and practices.

• Partner with Audit Lead and/or Manager to provide realistic and high-quality recommendations

• Participate in risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings and conclusions

• Conduct interviews, perform test steps, gather, and document evidence to support audit findings.

• Draw initial conclusions based on audit evidence and provide these insights to appropriate parties.

• Maintain an understanding of Internal Audit methodology and applicable audit standards

• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands and is able to communicate internal controls related to financial, operational, technology, and/or compliance risk.

• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology

• Skilled in understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems

Education

• Required: High School Diploma or GED

• Required: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems

Experience

• Intermediate-level experience, fully functioning broad knowledge in Internal Audit, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management Information Systems or related business field

Licensing/Certification

• N/A

Physical Abilities

• Ability to perform work duties from [limited space work station/desk/office area] for extended periods of time

• Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job

• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job

Other Qualifications

• Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines

• Must be a U.S. citizen or have