Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Posted Monday, May 13, 2024 at 11:00 PM

The Senior Internal Auditor will facilitate the SOX Annual Cycle including owning the documentation refresh process and preparing business partners for control walkthroughs. Other responsibilities include planning and performing SOX testing of key controls, with the expectation of presenting testing results to management as well as oversight of staff internal auditors. In the event of a control failure, the Senior Internal Auditor will support remediation efforts to closure. This position acts as an advisor to his / her respective business partners to drive continuous process improvement. In addition to SOX, the Senior Internal Auditor will assist with other special projects that arise as a result of the Company’s fast-paced and constantly evolving environment.

Job Duties :

• Plan, document, and execute testing of SOX controls with consistent quality
• Take ownership for all assigned process areas, which includes obtaining a comprehensive understanding of all process activities and controls as well as related company policies and external accounting and reporting guidelines
• Work with business process owners to gain an understanding of the process, associated risks, and key controls to be tested
• Collaborate with business process owners and offer recommendations in designing new processes and controls or updating current ones
• Assess and make recommendations/suggestions regarding the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and operations
• Be aware of current developments in processes, internal policies and procedures, and external accounting and reporting guidance and critically challenge the purpose of procedures. Drive consistency in approach to recommend, where appropriate, adaptation to our audit methodology to ensure continuous improvement
• Build strong, working relationships with internal departments, including those in international locations, IT personnel, and external auditors
• Remain current on SEC, US GAAP, and other regulatory and technical guidance and regulations as it pertains to SOX and other related activities and perform applicable testing in line with standards for technically complex areas (i.e. Revenue Recognition, Purchase Accounting, etc.)
• Lead and/or contribute to special projects, as needed, in an effective and efficient manner
• Proactively anticipate customer needs/opportunities for involvement (i.e. think ahead of the curve and creatively)

Required Skills and Experience :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• 3+ years of experience in public accounting auditing publicly traded companies and/or industry equivalent (preferred)
• CPA/CIA certification or candidate (preferred)
• Solid understanding of financial audit and financial and operational internal control methodologies and terminology (e.g. COSO), as well as the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002 and Audit Standard 5
• Technical knowledge of financial accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP), and understanding of and ability to research and apply guidance to changing control environment
• Specialist in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio and / or Lucidchart
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confidence / willingness to ask questions and raise issues / concerns in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail
• Sound professional judgment and discernment.
• Must be able to work from the Dallas office
• Ability to travel may be required, up to 5%

For 40 years, Copart has led its industry in innovation and customer service, enabling it to grow profitably in markets across the globe. Our success is the direct result of the skills and efforts of our talented and diverse employees. Our mindset? It's never just a "job" when your coworkers are like family - it's like coming home.