Senior Consultant, Internal Audit & SOX Advisory – Internal Audit & SOX Compliance

Job Description

Internal Audit Senior Associate | Baker Tilly

The Tone:
This is a role at BTVK Advisory, a leading advisory firm with operations across North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. Professionals here are specialized and guide clients through an ever-changing business world, helping them win now and anticipate tomorrow. This Internal Audit Senior Associate role is critical to supporting client success by developing comprehensive audit plans, collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and ensuring robust internal controls and compliance. The work directly contributes to delivering outcome reports with logical conclusions and maintaining strong client relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Location: Not specified
• Mission: To ensure client compliance and effective operations through comprehensive internal audit, control testing, and risk assessment.
• Tech Stack: Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Alteryx, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workiva, Auditboard, Floqast

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Develop comprehensive project plans and diligently conduct project administration, including consistent progress reporting and the proactive identification and mitigation of risks and issues.
• Data & System Analysis: Collect and thoroughly analyze complex data, meticulously evaluate information and various systems, and subsequently develop clear outcome reports supported by logical conclusions.
• Peer Review & Feedback: Systematically review the reports and other activities performed by peers, providing insightful and constructive feedback to enhance overall quality and team performance.
• Staff Coaching & Mentorship: Actively coach and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance on both specific technical aspects of internal audit practices and broader professional behavioral development.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related financial field is required; this role is for a Senior career level professional focused on internal audit practices and controls.
• Experience: Requires at least 3 years of hands-on experience in SOX & internal audit, specifically encompassing internal control testing and documentation, comprehensive internal control assessments, auditing or reviewing quarterly financial reports, analyzing intricate business risks, implementing new compliance standards and risk assessments, and proficient report writing. Previous experience working within a public accounting firm is also a prerequisite, alongside demonstrated hands-on experience with SOX 404 compliance.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for clear reporting and client interaction, complemented by strong interpersonal skills for effective team and client engagement. Demonstrated ability to effectively work with all levels of management and a proven capacity for coaching and mentoring junior staff are critical. This role demands strong motivation to consistently meet client deadlines, a commitment to providing excellent client service, the ability to maintain strong client relationships, and a robust capacity to multitask, manage multiple clients, and oversee various deadlines simultaneously.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree is preferred, as are professional certifications such as CA, CPA, CIA, and/or CISA. Experience with advanced data analytics tools (e.g., Advanced Excel, Power BI, SQL, Alteryx), familiarity with leading ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite), and exposure to specialized audit tools (e.g., Workiva, Auditboard, Floqast) would provide an added advantage.