As aBusiness Process Senior Auditoron our Internal Audit & Enterprise Risk Management team, you will be focused on operational audits of business processes, SOX 404 testing, as well as Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and Fraud Risk Assessment (FRA) activities. The Senior Auditor helps the company to accomplish its objectives and improve business operations through an independent and objective assurance and advisory approach designed to add value. The Senior Auditor will report to the IA Manager and will work with various business partners. Specifically, this role is responsible for assisting the Audit Manager planning operational audits, conducting fieldwork (executing, documenting and interpreting testing), and preparing draft audit findings for reporting to senior management. The Business Process audit team works closely with the IT Audit & Data Analytics team, and the entire IA team will utilize data analytics/visualizations and automation technologies (Robotic Process Automation/RPA, Generative AI, etc.).
The ideal candidate is an ex-Big 4, highly motivated self-starter with prior experience in operational Internal Audits, Enterprise Risk Management, and SOX in the Fintech or Software industry who has superior written and oral communication skills, takes pride in the accuracy and timeliness of their work and is used to working as part of a remote team and collaborating with business partners in offshore locations such as India and Mexico.
Note:This is a HYBRID role based in our Mexico City office.In order to be considered for the role, please submit your resume in English. How you'll contribute:Assist in planning and conducting operational internal audit projects in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) professional practice standardsAssist the IA Manager with administrative coordination/project management of the SOX 404 compliance program, annual IA plan and Enterprise Risk Assessment, based on defined timelines and budgetsContribute to the identification and assessment of risksContribute to ongoing development of the ERM, Fraud Risk Management programsPerform interviews with stakeholders, take accurate notesSchedule meetings, request documents from business partnersObtain, analyze and evaluate existing documentation, previous reports, data, flowchartsDocument processes in concise narrativesDevelop process flowcharts and data flow diagramsEvaluate internal controls design and operating effectivenessEvaluate compliance with policies and proceduresPerform work within the budget and manage tasks accurately based on timelineDevelop audit test procedures when neededPerform Test of Design (TOD) and Test of Effectiveness (TOE) based on pre-existing audit program, re-test remediated controls to determine if the control gap was successfully remediatedAudit financial data of varying complexity to ensure proper financial reportingPerform and incorporate data analysis in audit planning, workpaper support, final reportsPrepare clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers for work performed and conclusions reached; document these according to professional practice standardsIdentify and research issues with supported analysis and propose solutionsExplain complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward mannerProvide meaningful recommendations to improve policies/ procedures/ systems/ processes and address root causes of ineffective or inefficient controlsWork with business partners to address control gaps and monitor action plansExercise judgment and discretion related to conducting audit workParticipate in special projects as assigned by Internal Audit managementPromote an ethical and risk-aware culture at the companyMaintain knowledge of the business of Blend Platform and Title365Maintain knowledge of generally accepted auditing and accounting standards and maintain professional certifications (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA)Who you are:Bachelor's Degree in a business disciplineBig 4 (Deloitte, EY, KPMG, PwC) Advisory or Assurance backgroundStrong understanding of business processes for a software companyStrong business judgment that enables issue identification and appropriate escalationStrong critical thinking, analytical and investigative skillsStrong project and time management skillsAbility to effectively juggle multiple projects and keep Manager informed of any issuesAbility to think independently, take ownership, and drive initiatives to resolutionAbility to provide meaningful recommendations to improve policies, procedures, systems, processes; as well as to address root causes of ineffective/inefficient controlsAbility to explain complex and/or sensitive information in a straightforward mannerAbility to manage stakeholders in a service oriented, problem-solving, practical mindsetStrong rapport and relationship building skills to collaborate and positively influence partnerships across the companyProactive and self-initiating work styleIntegrity, openness, and transparencyIntellectual curiosityCritical thinker, ability to identify root cause of issuesRequired Skills:Minimum of 3 years experience in internal audit or external auditExperience working as part of a remote teamWork collaboratively with the business to address control gaps, monitor action plansPrior experience obtaining, analyzing and evaluating existing documentation, previous reports, data, flowchartsPrior experience developing process flowcharts and data flow diagrams from scratchPrior experience documenting processes in concise narrativesPrior experience performing interviews and taking accurate notes for audit workpapersPrior experience developing audit test procedures from scratch based on objectivesPrior experience executing SOX 404 and internal audit testing according to defined budgets and timelines, including administrative tasks such as meeting coordination/scheduling and requesting documentsPrior experience incorporating data analysis / data analytics (including the use of SQL-based tools) & AI tools and techniques in audit planning, testing, workpaper support and final reportsPrior experience preparing clear, concise, accurate, logical, and detailed workpapers for work performed and conclusions reachedPrior experience determining root causes for control deficienciesPrior experience identifying and researching issues with supported analysis, and proposing actionable/practical solutions, drafting audit reportsPrior experience with these SOX business processes in a software company: Financial Statement Close & Reporting, Quote to Cash, Fixed Assets, HR/Payroll, Treasury, Debt & Cash Management, Equity Administration, Source to Pay, and Entity Level ControlsPrior experience working with IPE (Information Provided by Entity) and testing the completeness and accuracy of key reports and spreadsheetsPrior experience assisting control owners in completing SOC (Service Organization Control) Report reviews for SOC1, including controls mapping and mapping of Complementary End User Computing ControlsPrior experience coaching, supervising, and providing review comments to a staff auditorExperience leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI technologyExperience with Visio, SOXHub, NetSuite, Workday HCM, Slack, GSuiteExcellent written English communication skills: clear, concise, professionalCertification(s)Required:Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or if not a CIA, must be willing to become a CIACertified Public Accountant (CPA)/Chartered Accountant (CA)Optional: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certificate in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Project Management Professional (PMP)Benefits and Perks:Relocation & Sign On Bonuses (If Applicable)Private Medical via AllianzBlend Contributions to Mexican Social SecurityPrima (Vacation Bonus)Aguinaldo (Christmas Bonus)Food Voucher/Meal Allowance ($2,000 pesos/month)On-Site Parking12 weeks Maternity & Paternity LeaveGenerous Paid Time Off11 Paid National Holidays
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