Senior SOX Internal Auditor, CO or LA

The Role

The Senior SOX Auditor will perform testing of key business process and entity level controls for management’s assessment of SOX 404. This role will be responsible for meeting with control owners to gain an understanding of and request evidence for control operation. The Senior SOX Audit will gather and evaluate populations for completeness and will create workpapers to document testing performed and conclusions reached. This role will require organized and concise preparation of workpapers in accordance with team methodologies providing assurance the work performed supports the conclusions drawn. This role will be responsible for coordinating and communicating with the external audit team, the Internal Audit SOX team, and business leadership.
 

Internal Audit’s mission at Lumen is to support the Audit Committee and management through objective risk-based assurance and advisory services designed to add value and improve the operations of Lumen. Our Internal Audit leader brings fresh perspective and is expanding our global team.  As part of the global team, you will have the unique opportunity to understand different business process areas across a global technology company. You will engage with varying layers of leadership to evaluate day-to-day operations and financials and translate risks to big picture issues that directly impact the business and Lumen’s customers. You will learn to use big data and develop analytics to support audit findings and provide management meaningful information. You will directly be involved in the SOX 404 program to evaluate and test controls to help ensure Lumen can effectively meet its financial objectives. 

The Main Responsibilities

• Test compliance of established internal control procedures and document findings and conclusions in test workpapers.
• Communicate with SOX Compliance management regarding testing status, testing issues, and deadlines. Follow up with clients to ensure that agreed-upon action plans have been implemented.
• Communicate with business process owners and assist in the documentation of risks, controls, and processes.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with the business areas, including understanding changes to business processes and procedures and potential impacts to the controls being tested.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for improving internal controls over financial reporting. Work with process owners to assist in the design and implementation of new controls and best practices, as appropriate.
• Assist external auditors as required and at the direction of the SOX managers.

What We Look For in a Candidate

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in internal audit, risk consulting, or external audit and SOX 404 compliance.
• Large public company experience preferred.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, constantly changing environment, with an exceptional eye for detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks concurrently, problem solve, and prioritize, as well as demonstrate excellent communication skills in order to successfully meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Demonstrated experience with audit or GRC software and data analytics tools such as ACL, Access and/or SQL is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related
• A combination of education and experience will be considered.