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Robert Half
Senior Internal Auditor
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What they do
An Internal Auditor examines records to determine the financial status of a company or organization. Inspects accounts and account books, prepares reports on the accuracy of internal financial records and accounting procedures. Specializes in internal audits of companies for report to the Board of Directors or other similar oversight body of the organization.
$90,057 / year median in Virginia
-16% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a Senior Internal Auditor to join our team in Suffolk, Virginia. In this role, you will help evaluate financial, operational, and compliance processes while strengthening internal controls and supporting sound governance practices across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to risk-based audit planning, deliver meaningful insights to leadership, and partner with stakeholders to improve efficiency, accountability, and compliance.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the annual risk assessment process by identifying key financial, operational, strategic, and compliance exposures across the business.
- Help develop audit scopes and detailed work plans that align with departmental standards and focus on areas of highest risk.
- Perform internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of controls, business processes, and regulatory compliance within assigned areas.
- Prepare and maintain thorough audit documentation that clearly supports testing performed, results observed, and final conclusions.
- Draft clear, balanced audit reports that summarize findings, highlight control gaps, and outline practical improvement opportunities for management.
- Track remediation efforts related to audit issues and verify that corrective actions are completed on time and resolve the underlying concerns.
- Collaborate with business leaders and members of the audit team to promote open communication and efficient execution of audit activities.
- Support coordination with external auditors by sharing relevant audit information, improving coverage, and reducing unnecessary duplication of effort.
- Provide recommendations that help strengthen internal controls, improve operating effectiveness, and support cost-conscious decision-making.