Senior Internal Auditor
Chicago, IL 
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Posted 16 days ago
Job Description

What We'll Bring:

At TransUnion, we strive to build an environment where our associates are in the driver's seat of their professional development, while having access to help along the way. We encourage everyone to pursue passions and take ownership of their careers. With the support of colleagues and mentors, our associates are given the tools needed to get where they want to go. Regardless of job titles, our associates have the opportunity to learn new things and be a leader every day.


Come be a part of our team - you'll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology.


The Sr Internal Auditor is responsible for leading the audit planning, audit execution, reporting, and follow-up on all audit engagements and regulatory issue action plan validation and closure. In addition, this position works with the Manager in developing risk mitigation strategies and promotes compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices.

What You'll Bring:

  • Minimum a bachelor's degree in Accounting Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related fields
  • Minimum 6 years of relevant work experience in public accounting, internal audit, compliance or consulting.
  • CIA Certification (or actively working towards) or equivalent (CFE, CPA, CCEP, CGAP, CRCM, CRMA etc.) preferred
  • Intermediate Excel knowledge (intermediate level formulas, pivot tables, Visio, etc.)
  • Knowledge about data analysis and experience with analytical tools is highly preferred
  • This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week

We'd love to see:

  • Strong understanding of compliance risks and controls
  • Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is preferred
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, positive attitude and an eagerness to learn
  • Confidently lead meetings to discuss audit issues with process owners, ensuring their understanding of associated risks, root causes, and the actions needed to remediate
  • Close attention to detail, strong sense of organization and critical thinking skills
  • Excellent time management skills and ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously
  • Demonstrated abilities in analysis and problem solving; contribute ideas for process improvements and solutions to moderately complex problems
  • Take ownership of the assigned tasks and interact with other GAA members in working towards Departmental goals

Impact You'll Make:

  • Assists in the development of the annual audit plan of the corporation and its subsidiaries for the purpose of evaluating the design and operating effectiveness over established compliance policies and procedures..
  • Manage the complete audit project life cycle, including audit planning, fieldwork, wrap-up as well as manage the audit team members based on project requirements.
    • Perform risk-based and data-driven audit planning to identify audit scope and objectives, assess key internal controls and develop the necessary audit testing plan and procedures as well as allocate time resources.
    • Lead meetings with internal stakeholders to understand and document the key process and controls in the form of process flowcharts and narratives. Lead and execute the effectiveness testing and document the testing results in a way that clearly supports the conclusions.
    • Identify and communicate potential audit results and issues with the issue owners and assist in developing the management action plans.
    • Prepares written draft audit reports detailing the adequacy of design and effectiveness of the controls evaluated.
    • Monitor open audit issues and validate the completed management action plans as well as conduct post-audit follow-ups to evaluate the adequacy of remediation efforts.
  • Prepares ad-hoc reports and support special projects as directed by the supervisor.
  • Establish strong working relationships with various teams across the organization and work cohesively with both domestic and international GAA teammates.
  • Undertake additional duties as needed, demonstrating versatility and commitment to the organization's goals.
  • This role primarily focuses on US compliance audits but may also provide exposure to financial audit projects.

Benefits:

TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, tuition reimbursement, additional (following any short-term disability) 10 weeks of parental leave with gradual return, adoption assistance, fertility coverage, spousal and domestic partner benefits, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, retirement contributions with employer match, organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks, and access to TransUnion's Employee Resource Groups.

We are committed to being a place where diversity is not only present, it is embraced. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.


TransUnion's Internal Job Title:

Specialist III, Audit and Advisory
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
6+ years
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