Circle is hiring a
Internal Auditor

Summary

Join Circle, a financial technology company, as an Internal Auditor to help build and enhance the internal audit function. This role will contribute to strategic planning, project management, and delivery of independent evaluations of the company's financial, operational, risk management, and compliance control environments.

Requirements

• 3+ years of auditing experience
• Combination of public accounting and industry internal audit experience preferred (experience working in a rapid growth, financial services, payments or technology company is a plus)
• Strong understanding of audit principles, practices, and methodologies including risk assessment, audit documentation, and SOX requirements
• Understanding of blockchain technology and crypto currency recommended
• Ability to formulate solutions based on a synthesis of complex information
• Ability to work independently and prioritize workloads of varying complexities with limited oversight while ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information
• Proven ability to work cross functionally and adapt to change are extremely important
• CIA or equivalent certification recommended
• Experience/familiarity with AuditBoard, Slack, Apple MacOS, and GSuite appreciated

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the development, implementation, and enhancement of processes and procedures within internal audit frameworks, methodologies, and assurance programs
• Preparing for and leading effective client interviews through examination of existing documentation
• Analyzing process documentation to evaluate design effectiveness and efficiency of controls
• Designing and executing fieldwork testing strategy, including documentation review, substantive testing, and preparation of working papers that are accurate, complete, and well-documented
• Interpreting results of testing performed, identifying controls weaknesses, and their root causes while making value-added recommendations focused on appropriate risk reduction
• Critically evaluating the current set of in scope controls and recommend ways to rationalize and optimize controls through automation
• Effectively presenting and discussing the results of audit activities, control weaknesses, and enhancement opportunities with stakeholders
• Collaborating with management to develop appropriate action plans, with focus on efficiency and risk reduction
• Tracking and reporting on status of corrective actions to senior management
• Maintaining strong working relationships with the various departments at the company and work effectively cross functionally
• Reviewing internal control design, implementation, risk assessment, and scoping processes to help ensure an adequate review of the Company’s overall control environment
• Serving as a reliable and insightful resource for implementing controls within existing processes in an efficient and effective manner
• Performing other tasks and projects as assigned in support of internal audit team and corporate objectives such as business process improvements, planning, and execution of audit projects

Benefits

• Base Pay Range: $102,500 - $137,500
• Annual Bonus Target: 12.5%
• Equity & Benefits (including medical, dental, vision and 401(k))
• Discretionary vacation policy
• 10 days of paid sick leave per year
• 11 paid holidays per year in the U.S