Staff Internal Auditor

The position will be based either at the WS corporate headquarters at 4646 E Van Buren St., Phoenix, AZ, or at the office at 901 S Bond St., Baltimore, MD.

WS is seeking an execution-oriented auditor who is a strong team player capable of working across the organization. The WS Staff Internal Auditor will examine and evaluate the adequacy of

the Company's financial internal control structure as well as conduct on-site branch audits throughout

the US and Canada*. This is a highly visible, cross functional role, and requires a mix of

industry and auditing knowledge, and organizational and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the Internal Audit Director, Manager, and Seniors with the development and execution of the Company's annual SOX 404 audit, including:
  
  
  
  • Performing a financial reporting risk assessment, identifying risks at the financial statement assertion level and connecting those risks to an effective, efficient portfolio of internal controls
  • Performing and documenting process walkthroughs in addition to SOX 404 testing to assess adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls
  • Communicating audit results and significant issues to Internal Audit leadership and corporate management in both written and verbal formats
  • Providing training to employees on the performance of SOX 404 control documentation and remediation activities
  • Maintaining accurate records of the audit work performed, audit findings and observations, management responses, response due dates, and the status of corrective action plans.
  • Interfacing with the external auditors to provide timely information on the SOX 404 plan and performs audit tests on behalf of the external auditors
  
  
  
  
• Conducts operational audits of branch locations from end-to-end, including planning, execution, wrap-up, and reporting. *
• Responds to complex, escalated inquiries during the course of the SOX 404 audit.
• Identifies and discusses with local management opportunities to continuously improve controls and financial process efficiency.
• Performs other tasks and projects as assigned in support of Internal Audit team and corporate objectives.
• The position may require up to 20% travel.
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• A minimum of 1-2 years of progressive experience in a combination of public accounting and/or internal audit experience (Big 4 experience preferred)
• CPA and/or CIA is preferred
• Requires solid business acumen and proficient knowledge of US GAAP, GAAS, SOX 404, COSO as well as IIA auditing standards
• Strong project management and problem solving in a creative and fast paced environment to drive results timely and on budget
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to understand business processes, respective risks and appropriate controls aligned with best practices
• Familiarity with IT audit, risks, and general controls, including their impact on business process controls
• Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels of management
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience with SAP and/or AuditBoard is preferred.