Senior Internal Auditor

Vaco partners with clients on critical projects and strategic talent acquisitions in the areas of finance, accounting, technology, healthcare, general administration and more.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Internal Auditor for a large, established company that is located in central VA. This person would have the opportunity to move into other areas of finance/accounting or move up in the audit group.

* Perform testing for financial, operational and compliance audits of various functions and other special projects. * Develop business partnerships with business unit leaders to help them understand and mitigate risks in their areas. * Play a decision making role in regards to operational effectiveness and business strategy * Determine internal audit scope, performing audit procedures and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed for review by management and the Audit Committee * Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices within company and divisions, including the safeguarding of assets and the economic and efficient use of company resources. * Determine compliance with policies and procedures; report on deviations uncovered, identify control weaknesses and areas of cost savings, and suggests remedial action(s). * Review and analyze controls over financial reporting for SOX compliance * Assist the external auditors in performing the year-end audit.

* BS in Accounting, CPA or CIA preferred * 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting or large corporation, financial services industry experience preferred * Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and reporting requirements * SOX compliance and internal controls evaluation experience * Solid analysis, problem solving and decision making skills * Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively on a team