Accounting, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, External Audit, Finance, Financial Audit, Internal Audit, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Operational Audit, People Management, Performance Reviews, Physical Demands, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Retail, Retail Operations, Risk, Risk Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Writing Skills
Job Summary: Conduct internal operational or financial audits for H-E-B
Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions:
Leadership: Partner with the top Audit Executive to manage and monitor the people, processes, and procedures of the audit function. Actively engage in mentorship to learn H-E-B retail operations and prepare
Audit Management: Review audit schedules to ensure all areas of the company are audited timely; initiate special projects and risk-related reviews when necessary.
Team Development: Exercise full managerial authority concerning staffing, performance appraisals, promotions, salary recommendations, and talent retention. Direct a staff of auditors, reviewing their work, findings, and formal recommendations.
Systems & Oversight: Ensure audit procedures for automated systems are continuously developed and updated. Oversee the coordination of the internal audit program with outside examiners and external audito
Reporting & Communication:Present and discuss complex risk and control issues with management. Issue comprehensive audit reports complete with relevant audit ratings.
The responsibilities and essential functions outlined above describe the general nature and level of work assigned to this position. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Duties and responsibilities may be modified at any time based on business needs. Employees may be required to perform other job-related tasks as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
Qualifications & Key Requirements:
Work Experience:
- Overall Experience: Minimum of 6+ years of experience in internal or external audit.
- Leadership: At least 4 years of experience leading a team, managing direct reports, or acting as a designated lead/second-in-line auditor ready to step fully into management.
- SOX Compliance: Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) experience within a public company or public accounting environment, including formal training in accounting and regulatory compliance.
- Industry Experience: Retail industry experience is a plus, but not required; full operational training will be provided
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Intermediate PC Skills
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing and appropriate interpersonal skills -
- An understanding of and adherence to the Auditors Code of Ethics and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing as developed by the Institute of Auditors -
Education:
- Required Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Master's in Accountancy Preferred
Licenses/Certifications:
Physical Demands & Working Conditions:
- Function in a fast-paced, retail, office environment
- Travel by car or airplane with overnight stays
- Sit for an extended period of time
- Work extended hours
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.