Internal Audit – Senior Associate

HORNE is a professional services firm founded on a cornerstone of public accounting. As a top 25 business advisory firm, our team members serve clients from offices and project locations across the nation and Puerto Rico. Our Public and Middle Market team brings an owner’s mindset to companies and delivers game-changing results. We help clients navigate the business, financial, tax, technical and personnel issues that arise along the way so they can focus on growing their business and creating a competitive advantage.

Summary/Objective

The Senior Associate – Internal Auditor is responsible for auditing internal controls and evaluating risks related to an organization’s business processes, technology infrastructure and information systems. This role plays a key part in identifying gaps, enhancing system reliability and security, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assist in planning and executing risk-based internal audits across operational, financial, and compliance areas.
• Perform walkthroughs and control testing to assess the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Identify control weaknesses and recommend improvements that are practical and aligned with business needs.
• Prepare clear, concise audit workpapers and documentation in accordance with internal standards.
• Communicate audit findings to stakeholders and support the development of action plans.
• Assist in drafting audit reports and presenting findings to management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to obtain information and validate audit observations.
• Monitor the implementation status of prior audit recommendations.
• Stay current with industry best practices and regulatory developments.
• Support special projects and investigations as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Will provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Work Requirements

Employment with HORNE is contingent upon satisfactory completion of the firm’s employment screening process. This may include a public source background inquiry, employment credit check, criminal history, drug screen, motor vehicle report, education/credential verification, employment history, or any other relevant reports as required for the position.

Work Environment
Position may be performed onsite or in hybrid capacity. Team Members approved for hybrid or remote work must meet environmental and connectivity requirements per policy standards.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times
• Must be able to speak and communicate clearly
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely

Travel Requirements
Anticipated travel is less than 20% annually, according to business needs

Language Requirements
No Language Requirements

Work Authorization
Must be authorized to work in United States and able to submit required supporting

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Finance, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in internal audit, IT audit, or related field.
• Certified Internal Auditors (CIA) license
• Solid understanding of auditing principles, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, or COSO).
• Familiarity with enterprise systems, IT security standards, and common business applications
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Technical expertise.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal skills.

 

HORNE Values…

• A forward thinking, anticipatory professional driven by a passion to pursue your full potential and dreams.
• A work environment that promotes collaboration, consistency, and community service to empower people.
• An inclusive culture that promotes career/life integration and invests in developing people in areas of focused expertise.

HORNE Offers…

• An unrivaled distinctive, special culture that values collaboration, innovation, and positive energy which HORNE calls “De