Sr Internal Auditor

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior Internal Auditor will execute the company’s IT Audit, Project Assurance, and Data Analytics processes.  Additionally, this role will assist with the IA department’s completion of business process audits, robotics initiatives, consulting/advisory projects, cost recovery efforts, and continuous risk assessment process.  This includes identifying company risks, recommending control improvement opportunities, eliminating process inefficiencies, and driving the formulation of viable real world solutions for issues identified.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Conduct various information technology, operational, compliance, financial, and regulatory audits in accordance with the departmental audit plan.  This includes the evaluation of business process and/or system design, testing of related internal controls and transactions, and providing detailed recommendations on how to reduce risk.
•    Develop and perform audit plans, programs, fieldwork, and reports for assigned audit engagements.
•    Complete testing of the Company’s ITGC program while partnering with the external auditor 
•    Manage the scheduling and utilization of external resources and Subject Matter Specialists
•    Identify and communicate internal control opportunities, efficiency recommendations, profit improvement ideas, and value-added recommendations
•    Manage the follow-up activities for issues identified during each audit engagement
•    Jointly contribute to formulating the annual audit plan and reports for the Audit Committee
•    Create and maintain good communication lines and partnerships with other areas of the Company
•    Represent IA’s views/assessments while working with other departments, and manage external resources to do the same
•    Additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business management or a related field required
•    At least 1 of the following certifications preferred:  CPA, CIA, CISA, CFE
•    4+ years of auditing or complimentary business experience required including supervision
•    Knowledge of IT concepts and control frameworks including pre-implementation procedures
•    An understanding of accounting and operational controls, company operations, and the IIA standards
•    Experience with data analytics and visualization tools is a plus
•    Experience with the Agile development methodology is a plus
•    10% travel is required, including international travel
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills
•    Strong analytical, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion) & planning skills
•    Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
•    Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
•    Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
•    Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

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