Senior Auditor
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Opportunity at a Glance
The Senior Auditor plays a critical role in executing the organizations internal audit plan. This is a hands-on position responsible for planning and performing audits across financial operational and compliance areas with minimal oversight. The primary focus of this role is on financial reporting internal controls (SOX) including design and operating effectiveness testing.
Key responsibilities include developing audit scopes engaging with control owners and management testing and analyzing data evaluating documentation and preparing detailed workpapers while managing timelines. The role interprets audit results identifies risks and recommends corrective actions and process improvements to strengthen compliance and financial controls. This role leads engagements from start to finish and may occasionally review work performed by other auditors to ensure quality and consistency. While execution is a core focus the role offers significant exposure to leadership across functions and opportunities to influence process improvements.
Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Adtalem Global Education and the external environment.
- Independently plan and perform audits with a high level of detail and accuracy focusing on SOX and financial reporting controls.
- Develop audit scopes test and analyze data evaluate documentation and prepare detailed workpapers while managing timelines.
- Engage directly with auditees and control owners to understand business processes document them perform testing and communicate results.
- Identify and document audit observations clearly including root cause analysis and impact.
- Occasionally review work performed by staff auditors on specific projects to ensure quality and consistency.
- Proactively communicate within Internal Audit regarding organizational changes audit results regulations and upcoming projects.
- Interact effectively with personnel at all levels exercising discretion on confidential matters and working independently.
- Leverage data analytics and AI tools to improve audit quality expand coverage and increase efficiency.
- Develop and maintain strong trust-based relationships with auditees.
- Support departmental projects and initiatives.
- Understand and comply with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
- Perform related duties and complete other assignments as needed.
Qualifications :
- Professional certification (CPA CIA CISA etc.).
- 5 years of relevant experience in internal auditing; public accounting experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of PCAOB & IIA Standards 2013 COSO framework and US GAAP.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present results and manage conflict professionally.
- Strong analytical skills process orientation and ability to work independently.
- Proven ability to prioritize tasks manage multiple assignments and adapt in a dynamic environment.
- High proficiency in organizational and project management skills.
Additional Information :
In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country the expected salary range for this position is between $61720.78 and $108334.92. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.
Adtalem offers a robust suite of benefits including:
- Health dental vision life and disability insurance
- 401k Retirement Program 6% employer match
- Participation in Adtalems Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
- 12 Paid Holidays
For more information related to our benefits please visit: are also eligible to participate in an annual incentive program subject to the rules governing the program whereby an award if any depends on various factors including without limitation individual and organizational performance.
Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Auditing
- Accounting Software
- Data Analytics
- GAAP
- Accounting
- Analysis Skills
- SOX
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Report Interpretation
- Internal Audits
- Mentoring
- GAAS
About Company
At Adtalem Global Education, we seek to empower students and members to achieve their goals, find success and make inspiring contributions to our global community. Adtalem is a leading healthcare educator that partners with organizations to proactively address future workforce needs a ... View more
