What is The Role
We are looking for a selfmotivated individual as we expand the Internal Audit program at Elastic. This position will support the SarbanesOxley (SOX) compliance program focused on financial operational and compliance areas in accordance with the Companys Internal Audit Plan. Assignments provide an opportunity to collaborate with and develop a deep understanding of various areas across the broader organization.
What You Will Be Doing
- Assist in SOX planning scoping and risk assessment through close collaboration with external auditors and business process owners.
- Responsible for performing internal control testing of high quality. This includes identifying and evaluating the effectiveness of the key controls documenting results and ensuring supporting documents corroborate the test results.
- Identify internal control issues/exceptions and ensure they are welldefined root causes analyzed discussed and connect with management.
- Identification of process and efficiency improvements within the control structure.
- Assist with updates to internal control design to identify any design gaps and implement new or revised controls.
- Evaluate new processes policies and systems to identify its impact on the SOX program and design the control landscape based on identified risks.
- Assist on special projects as the need arises.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners and respond to requests or issues in a timely manner.
- Build trust and maintain positive relationships with internal partners and crossfunctional teams.
What You Bring
- 8 years of internal audit external audit and SOX related experience.
- 3 years of public accounting experience
- Bachelors degree required major preference of Accounting/Finance.
- CPA CIA or other relevant certifications complete or in progress.
- Ability to multitask and work independently as well as in a team environment.
- The role requires a passion for results and personal accountability for achievement.
- Be adept in balancing the dual role of independent objective assurance provider and consultative business partner; guide continuous improvement.
- Ability to quickly assess business processes and solve complex problems around business processes controls and deficiencies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications including ability to create presentations.
- AuditBoard & NetSuite system knowledge is a plus.
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