Senior Internal Auditor (Accounting/Finance)

Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Senior Internal Auditor to support the audit team on a contract assignment. This short term opportunity is suited to a detail-oriented individual who can independently lead financial control testing and deliver well-supported audit results across shared services and banking-related processes. The role offers the chance to work across critical operational and financial areas while partnering with stakeholders to strengthen internal controls, risk oversight, and regulatory compliance.
Lead audit engagements from initial risk assessment through final reporting, ensuring each review is executed with a clear focus on material risks and control effectiveness.

• Perform independent testing of financial and operational controls across areas such as financial close, investments, tax, fixed assets, accounts payable, cash activities, and loan processing.
• Develop and refine audit programs, questionnaires, and supporting documentation to align procedures with the scope and complexity of each engagement.
• Direct day-to-day fieldwork activities, organize assignments, and monitor progress to keep audits on schedule and within agreed timelines.
• Examine workpapers for completeness, accuracy, and adherence to internal audit standards, confirming that conclusions are supported by sufficient evidence.
• Prepare clear audit reports that summarize observations, assess control design and performance, and present practical recommendations for improvement.
• Meet with business leaders at the beginning and conclusion of audits to confirm scope, discuss findings, and review corrective actions.
• Research emerging audit practices, accounting developments, and regulatory matters to support high-quality audit execution and ongoing risk awareness.
• Contribute to special projects and additional audit-related assignments as requested by audit leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of internal audit experience, including responsibility for planning and executing audits with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated background in financial control testing across multiple process areas, including close, payables, cash, fixed assets, tax, investments, or lending operations.
• Strong knowledge of risk-based auditing principles, internal controls, audit documentation, and report writing.
• Experience working in banking or financial services is preferred.
• Familiarity with SOX, operational auditing, financial auditing, and compliance-focused reviews.