Senior Internal Auditor – Operational

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Act as the team leader for field audits within Ferguson’s branch and distribution center network.

• Provide support and direction to associates conducting field audits.

• Review workpapers to ensure they meet quality standards and consistency.

• Prepare audit reports for an annual audit plan that encompasses over 150 locations.

• Engage in location selection and the planning of the audit program.

• Assess business processes along with the effectiveness and efficiency of controls and systems.

• Execute financial, operational, and legal/compliance field audits.

• Incorporate IPPF components into audit engagements.

• Create audit programs, articulate objectives and scope, document walkthroughs and flowcharts, conduct analytical procedures and sample-based testing, and gather evidence.

• Draft findings from engagements and assist in creating initial reports.

• Present findings in debrief meetings with stakeholders.

• Lead audit engagements and discuss risk mitigation and process enhancements with management.

• Conduct first-level reviews of workpapers and provide coaching feedback.

• Review fraud risk assessment processes and examine potential fraud indicators.

• Work with management to synchronize assurance coverage and minimize duplicate testing.

• Assess compliance, governance, risk management, and financial control processes.

• Communicate objectives, organize meetings, draft agendas, record minutes, track follow-up actions, and update project progress reports.

• Collaborate with stakeholders and senior leadership.

• Utilize data analytics and explore AI and automation solutions to enhance testing efficiency.

• Identify and articulate the root causes of control failures.

• Assist in the recruitment of new personnel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• At least 4 years of progressive experience in internal/external audit, accounting, or finance, or a minimum of 2 years in public accounting at a Big 4 or National Firm.

• Experience in leading small teams.

• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerBI and Visio.

• Certification required before the hire date: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

• Must be available to work East Coast hours.

• Experience in a remote work environment is advantageous.

• Familiarity with Workday, AuditBoard, Oracle, and Sage X3 is beneficial.

• An advanced degree is a plus.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• 401(k) with a company matching program.

• Mental health coverage.

• Gender-affirming benefits.

• Family building benefits.

• Paid parental leave.

• Discounts for associates.

• Opportunities for community involvement.

• Eligibility for bonus or incentive plans.

• Fully remote work option.

• Hybrid work option from Ferguson's corporate offices in Newport News, VA.