Sr Associate Internal Auditor

 

Senior Associate Internal Auditor - Hybrid, Cary, NC

Nice to meet you!

 

We’re a leader in data and AI. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence - and questions into answers.

 

We’re also a debt-free multi-billion-dollar organization on our path to IPO-readiness. If you're looking for a dynamic, fulfilling career coupled with flexibility and world-class employee experience, you'll find it here.

 

About the job

The Internal Audit team is looking for a Senior Associate Internal Auditor to lead and support SOX compliance efforts at SAS Institute and related entities. We are actively working toward public company readiness and searching for an innovative self-starter to join our team.

 

As a Senior Associate Internal Auditor, you will: 

 

• Support all phases of SOX compliance at SAS, including the risk assessment and scoping, testing, remediation, and reporting.
• Identify, document, and evaluate our internal controls over financial reporting.
• Author or update process flow documentation and risk and control matrices.
• Develop and execute work programs to test the operational effectiveness of key controls. 
• Identify and evaluate control deficiencies and recommend process improvements.
• Support remediation efforts by monitoring corrective actions and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
• Serve as a liaison for our co-sourcing team, providing support, coordinating activities and ensuring alignment with internal policies and procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with key stakeholders across Finance, IT, and other areas.
• Educate business partners on internal controls, risk mitigation, and SOX compliance to enhance awareness and accountability.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and/or dashboards to summarize information.
• Lead or support internal project management and administrative initiatives
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

 

Required Qualifications

 

• Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent in accounting or related field.  CPA certification required or other recognized accountancy qualification. Typically requires two years of auditing experience, preferably with a large public accounting firm
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
• Good knowledge of GAAP and COSO framework
• Proficiency in ERP systems and analytical tools
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and technical skills
• Ethical judgement and professional skepticism
• You’re curious, passionate, authentic and accountable. These are our values and influence everything we do.

 

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Big Four Audit and/or Consulting
• Proactive self-starter with strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
• AuditBoard and Oracle Fusion experience is a plus!

 

World-Class Benefits  

Highlights include...

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include...
• PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.

 

Diverse and Inclusive

At SAS, it’s not about fitting into our culture – it’s about adding to it. We believe our people make the difference. Our diverse workforce brings together unique talents and inspires teams to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers. Our commitment to diversity is a priority to our leadership, all the way up to the top; and it’s essential to who we are. To put it plainly: you are welcome here.

 

Additional Information:

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