Job Title:  Lead Corporate Auditor-Audit Analytics

Primary Purpose of Job: 

Perform and lead internal audits and special reviews, including financial, operational, and compliance audits, to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with company policies, procedures, and practices. Contribute to the development, execution, and ongoing enhancement of the internal audit program by incorporating data analytics and technology-enabled audit techniques, including automation of controls testing and targeted continuous monitoring, to improve audit coverage, efficiency, and insight. Support the internal audit function in identifying and responsibly using artificial intelligence (AI) tools and techniques to enhance audit efficiency, analysis, and insight. Serve as a resource to the internal audit function by enabling the practical use of data and analytics in audit engagements. 

Major functions:  

1. Independently plan, manage, perform, and report on assigned internal audits, including financial, operational, and compliance audits, and communicate audit findings and recommendations related to internal control, compliance, or operational effectiveness. 40%

a. Independently perform division-level audits, including evaluations of operational processes and store-level activities, as assigned.

b. Develop, document, and maintain audit programs, workpapers, and supporting documentation using the department’s electronic audit workpaper system.

c. Perform risk-based corporate audits and evaluate internal controls using recognized frameworks such as COSO.

d. Serve as a resource to Management and business partners by communicating audit observations, highlighting potential risks or non-compliance, and advising on practical opportunities to improve controls or operational efficiency, while maintaining objectivity and independence.

2. Lead the design, development, and implementation of an internal audit data analytics program, including the identification of key risk indicators, development of repeatable analytics, and deployment of continuous monitoring techniques for significant company risks. 20%

3. Design and execute data-driven audit procedures using structured and unstructured data to improve audit coverage, timeliness, and insight across financial, operational, and compliance risks. 20%

4. Lead the department’s adoption, governance, and maturity of artificial intelligence (AI)

tools and techniques, ensuring responsible, secure, and value-added use to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness to provide additional assurance to Management and the Audit Committee. 5%

5. Identify and recommend opportunities to enhance internal audit methodology, efficiency, and consistency, including the use of data analytics and technology where appropriate. 2%

6. Perform special reviews/analyses requested by Management or the Audit Committee. 1%

7. Provide periodic status reports on assigned audits/projects, including timeline progress, emerging issues, and matters requiring attention by Internal Audit Management. 2%

8. Assist with the annual risk assessment process by helping identify emerging risks and potential audit areas for consideration in the annual audit plan. 1%

9. Own the administration of the department’s audit management system as the primary subject matter expert, including maintaining audit and system process documentation, prioritizing and overseeing system enhancements, and driving improvements to internal audit processes and reporting. 7%

10. Complete at least 40 annual hours of continuing professional education to maintain and enhance accounting, auditing, analytics, AI, and other knowledge relevant to the role. 2%

Position in Organization

Reports to:   Corporate and IT Audit Manager  

Directly supervises: N/A

Relationships

Inside the Company:   Management and department personnel at all levels.

Outside the Company: QuikTrip’s external auditors, consultants, professional and trade organization members, and vendors or business associates.

Position Specifications

Required education: College degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Finance or related field.

Required experience: Five or more years of data analytics experience and three or more years of audit or audit analytics experience. Experience applying data analytics to audit objectives, such as automating control testing, performing population-based testing, identifying anomalies, and supporting continuous monitoring activities.

Required skills:  Strong understanding of internal audit methodology with demonstrated ability to independently plan, execute, and report on internal audits. Proficiency using data analysis and reporting tools to analyze large data sets and document audit evidence. Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly document audit work, explain analytical results, and communicate audit issues to a non-technical audience. Collaborative mindset with the ability to serve as a resource to other auditors by advising on data availability, analytical approaches, and opportunities to enhance audit coverage through analytics. Curiosity and initiative to identify opportunities to enhance audit methodology and reporting through pragmatic use of data, technology, and AI.

Starting Salary: $99,600 - $124,530 depending on experience 

Benefits:  Employee Benefits – QuikTrip

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