Auditor Senior I

About the role

The Senior Auditor is an experienced auditor proficient in the day to day tasks of executing an audit and may have experience in the “lead” role of executing an engagement and supervising junior staff.

This is a hybrid role offering work from home flexibility along with in office experience.

About the team

As trusted advisors to management, FIS Internal Audit provides independent audits of operational, financial, IT, and regulatory compliance processes in the fast-paced fintech industry. While challenging ourselves to think outside the box to make the business better, we work collaboratively to conduct risk-based assessments and deliver high value findings to assist FIS in achieving its goals. Collectively, we are a team of inclusive, diverse, and performance driven self-starters. To support our associates, we provide a clear career path and reward performance by promoting from within. We offer a mentorship program, internal training, plus a budget for external training, hundreds of free online classes, and certification opportunities. We celebrate success and value flexibility, encouraging our team members to work in ways that meet their work/life commitments and support their wellbeing.

What you will be doing

• Lead or support audit teams during financial, operational, regulatory, and/or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) audit projects from beginning to end of the audit assignment. This includes assisting the project manager with planning, scoping, and execution of audit.

• Assess engagement level risks and evaluate and validate key controls.

• Develop audit work programs and document workpapers and other audit materials that meet all relevant professional practice and FIS Internal Audit methodology requirements.

• Observe, understand, and document business processes in detailed narratives and/or process flows, including identification of risks and key controls.

• Perform and document walkthroughs surrounding the test of design for controls tested within financial, operational, regulatory, and SOX audit projects.

• Conduct initial review of staff auditor workpapers to ensure consistency with audit methodology and quality standards.

• Formulate logical and supportable conclusions.

• Identify and communicate audit observations encountered and offer recommended solutions relevant to business and risk.

• Prepare well-written and meaningful reports summarizing audit results.

• Proactively manage audit finding tracking and documentation of status updates obtained via management action owners, and timely execution of remediation testing.

• Lead or support special investigations and other projects in addition to traditional audit projects, where requested.

• Demonstrate strong organization skills which allow for an effective and efficient work environment.

• Develop and foster professional relationships within the audit team and across the business.

• Establish trust and credibility with key stakeholders.

• Lead, teach, and mentor audit staff not only on assigned audit projects but also through their career progression.

• Contribute to a high-performance environment.

• Determine and drive personal professional development plan.

• Support the maintenance and development of Internal Audit annual risk assessments and audit plan development.

What you bring

• Earned a bachelor’s degree in related discipline.

• Hold one or more professional certification(s) (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE).

• Minimum of three years of experience, preferably in a Fortune 500 or professional services firm: Although financial services and or technology industry experience is highly desired, other industry experience will be considered as appropriate. Experience in highly regulated environments is a plus.

• Professional services experience acquired from a Big 4 environment or highly regarded consulting firm is desired.

• Ability and willingness to travel (0-10%, depending on location).

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

• Demonstrate high integrity, credibility, and trustworthiness.

• Solid understanding of the Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) standards.

• Positive and professional demeanor.

• Team player.

• Desire to learn and ability to overcome challenges and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

• Proactive and high-quality execution focus.

• Sound decision-making skills and judgment.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to balance multiple deliverables.

What we offer you

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

• A voice in the future of fintech

• Always-on learning and development

• Collaborative work environment

• Opportunities to give back

• Competitive salary and benefits