Senior Internal Auditor

TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance.
TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.
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A Brief Overview
Under the direction of an Internal Audit Leader, the Senior Internal Auditor will assist in performing internal audit projects, as part of the internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing on financial, IT, and operational processes.   This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, creating, and performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.  The Senior Internal Auditor will also be responsible for auditing the company's Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes including documentation, testing, and coordination with SOX control owners.
What you will do

• Provide an objective, independent, risk-based evaluation of the adequacy and effectiveness of the company’s operational and SOX controls.  
• Perform all phases of the audit process including planning, fieldwork, closeout, report writing, wrap-up and follow-up with little supervision.  
• Assist in the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 process by documenting and testing internal controls over financial reporting.   
• Own and understand end-to-end business process for assigned areas – including relevant operational internal audits and SOX cycles.  
• Interface with department personnel to ensure Sarbanes-Oxley 404 objectives, deliverables and timelines are met.  
• Assist in the coordination and tracking of internal/external testing of controls and track the status of gaps and remediation actions.  
• Assist in the coordination process to obtain management assessments of internal controls, including the identification of weaknesses and opportunities for improvement.  
• Develop and execute test procedures to ensure that controls are operating as intended.  
• Participate in special projects such as risk assessments, providing assistance to external auditors (including performing testing, gathering requested documentation, etc.), system implementations and upgrades.  
• Assist with investigations as needed.   
• Work as liaison with business units to develop or streamline processes.  
• Assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the audit committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.  
• Maintain all organizational and ethical standards and completes all internal audit work in compliance with applicable standards and ensures all internal audit activities carried out or supervised are in compliance with applicable standards 
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

Experience Qualifications

• Typically, 5+ years relevant audit experience, preferably including SOX and operational projects required
• Experience in public accounting as an in-charge auditor preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in PeopleSoft, Oracle, Salesforce and Optro. 
• Working knowledge of SOC 1 and 2 audits, SOX and COSO. 
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management. 
• Ability to work independently with limited required direction and guidance. 
• Ability to communicate with all levels of the company

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) preferred

Travel Requirements
Minimal (5-15%)
Work Environment

• Work in clean, pleasant, and comfortable office or home setting. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable persons with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The preferred location for this role is Atlanta, GA, and the salary range for this location is $70,800.00 to $132,750.00.  All qualified external applicants will be considered for an in-office role, based in Atlanta.  All qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and consider relocation to Atlanta and may be considered for remote hire at the company’s discretion. The candidate’s final salary offer will be based on the candidate’s skills, education, work location and experience. 

A candidate’s compensation may also include bonuses consistent with TriNet’s corporate bonus plan. 

Additionally, subject to applicable eligibility requirements, TriNet offers permanent full-time employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, life and disability insurance, a 401(K) savings plan, an employee stock purchase plan, eleven (11) Company observed holidays, PTO and a comprehensive leave program.  Please click the following link for detailed information about our benefits offerings:  https://www.trinet.com/documents/blt5b61a1040aae1904 

Please Note: TriNet reserves the right to change or modify job duties and assignments at any time. The above job description is not all encompassing. Position functions and qualifications may vary depending on business necessity.
TriNet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants based on race, religion, color, disability, medical condition, legally protected genetic information, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity or expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions), age, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. Any applicant with a mental or physical disability who requires an accommodation during the application process should contact [email protected] to request such an accommodation.