We are seeking an Internal Auditor to join our five-person internal audit team based in downtown, Chicago, IL. Our team works with the organization to play an integral role of monitoring and evaluating how well risks are managed, how well the business is governed, and how well internal processes are working. You will report to the Internal Audit Manager and will be responsible for evaluating and testing the internal controls over financial reporting. You will also work collaboratively with the Sr. Internal Auditor to conduct various financial, operational, and compliance risk-based audits in accordance with the annual audit plan.
During the course of your internal audit work, you will gain valuable exposure to many departments throughout our global organization and will have the following key responsibilities:
Dive deep to develop an understanding of business processes to successfully complete SOX process walkthroughs.
Perform testing of control design and operating effectiveness in accordance with the requirements of SOX 404.
Work closely with the external auditors and process owners to successfully complete SOX testing and report the results and recommendations.
While conducting audits, evaluate the controls, transactions, and business conditions to determine compliance to HERE's policies and procedures.
Perform data analysis to identify trends, aberrations, and outliers that could be indicative of accounting irregularities.
Communicate with all levels of management in other HERE departments (Finance, Legal, Human Resources, Sourcing, and IT) to execute the audits.
Obtain and review evidence ensuring that audit workpapers/conclusions are well documented and provide meaningful findings which help drive solutions and efficiencies.
Who are you?
In order to be successful in this position, you must be able to "think outside the box" and apply creative and constructive thinking to proposed recommendations for improvements to internal processes, procedures, and policies. Other requirements include:
Undergraduate college degree majoring in accounting, finance, or other business-related field
3+ years of prior financial, operational, or compliance audit experience (or prior work experience in a finance related position)
Experience testing SOX 404 controls preferred
Ability to travel internationally ~10%
MS Excel skills and ability to demonstrate analytical skills
PeopleSoft/ERP system and/or familiarity with the AuditBoard platform highly desirable
Professional certificate a plus: CPA, CIA, CFE, etc.
HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Who are we?
HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes - from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.
At HERE we take it upon ourselves to be the change we wish to see. We create solutions that fuel innovation, provide opportunity and foster inclusion to improve people's lives. If you are inspired by an open world and driven to create positive change, join us. Learn more about us on our YouTube Channel.
