Our story At Alight, we believe a company’s success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.” Our Values: Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs. Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives. Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others. It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work. Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight. Learn more at careers.alight.com Position Summary: The Senior Auditor is primarily responsible leading and/or participating in projects (SOX and risk based audits) to evaluate the adequacy of the business unit’s overall control environment in both design and application. The Senior Auditor is also responsible for leading and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects and compliance activities. Key
Responsibilities
The key duties and responsibilities of the Senior Auditor are: Leading and/or participating in different internal audit projects (SOX, Risk based audits) evaluating the adequacy of controls for key business processes, including: Assisting in the development of audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated, Coordinating and participating in the completion of test procedures, Communicating audit findings noted from the review, and Providing a first level review and approval of workpaper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed. Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs. Preparing the initial draft of the audit reports, ensuring comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue. Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff, as applicable As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company. Skills Required: The key skills required for this position are: Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field. (See Minimum Work
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below.) Knowledge of generally accepted accounting methods, principles and financial reporting requirements. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company. A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques. Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills. Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills. Ability to develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy. Overall proficiency with personal computers, including experience using Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Strong Excel and data analytical skills. Prior knowledge and experience with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 Testing Minimum Work
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5 plus years of audit/SOX experience with a large multi-national, financial, or Big 4 firm Professional
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Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc, are preferred.
Benefits
We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as several voluntary benefit options. By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position. Our commitment to Inclusion We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful. At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future. As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact alightcareers@alight.com. Equal Opportunity Policy Statement Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans. Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting their recruiter. Authorization to work in the Employing Country Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight. Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization. DISCLAIMER: Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units. . About Alight Solutions Alight is a leading benefits administration provider of health, wealth, leave and point solutions for many of the world’s largest organizations and over 30 million people. Through the administration of employee benefits, Alight helps clients gain a benefits advantage while building a healthy and financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, absence management and navigation. Our Alight Worklife® platform empowers employers to gain a deeper understanding of their workforce and engage them throughout life’s most important moments with personalized benefits management and data-driven insights, leading to increased employee wellbeing, engagement and productivity. Learn more at alight.com. Our values are the essence of who we are: Agility. Move with purpose. Learn fast. Adapt quickly. Leadership. Lead by example. Own the outcome. Serve others. Integrity. Do the right thing - even when it is difficult or unseen. Growth Mindset Stay curious. Keep learning. Never stop improving. High-Quality. Do it thoughtfully. Do it completely. Do it well. Trust. Trust is earned through consistency, authenticity, and credibility. Our Colleague
Experience
At Alight Solutions, we are reimagining how people and organizations thrive. To deliver on this purpose, we do things differently. From company leaders to our newest colleagues, we all play a role in bringing our values to life. Every colleague shapes how Alight can become better, stronger and brighter – together. With technology as our catalyst and humanity at our core, we advance each day toward a better future in work and life. We understand the powerful human connections that create success for organizations. We bring an industry leader's expertise and a true partner's commitment to our benefits and administration solutions around health, wealth, HR, finance and consumer experience. Are you interested in helping us shape the future of work and life for organizations, people and their families? If so, you've come to the right place. Help us reimagine how people and organizations thrive! Our story starts with a simple, universal truth: Every business is a people business. We are Alight Solutions. Reimagining how people and organizations thrive. @AlightSolutions