Internal Auditor

Job Description

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.

Dont meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that many potential applicants discourage themselves from applying to jobs unless they meet every single requirement. TriNet always strives to hire the most qualified candidate for a particular role, ensuring we deliver outstanding results for our small and medium-size customers. So if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, nobody’s perfect – and we encourage you to apply. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director or Manager of Internal Audit, the Internal Auditor will work closely with business stakeholders and be responsible for performing individual Internal Audit projects, as part of the corporate Internal Audit plan.

Work performed will include coverage of functional business departments with focus on financial and operational processes as well as controls testing for the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 program. The Internal Auditor performs follow-up on the status of outstanding Internal Audit issues and management’s remediation process. Additionally, the Internal Auditor will 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.

The Internal Auditor will maintain all organizational and ethical standards and complete 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.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Perform walkthroughs and test design and operational effectiveness of SOX controls.
• Partner with the Senior team members in all phases of the audit process including planning, fieldwork, closeout, report writing, wrap-up and follow-up with management supervision.
• Be a liaison and trusted advisor to business stakeholders to provide risk identification, process improvements and assessment of controls design and operation.
• Execute and document test procedures to ensure that controls are operating as intended, both for operational internal audits and the Company’s Sarbanes-Oxley 404 process.
• Interface with department personnel to ensure Internal Audit and Sarbanes-Oxley 404 objectives, deliverables and timelines are met.
• Participate in special projects such as; risk assessments, providing assistance to external auditors (including performing testing, gathering requested documentation, etc.), system implementations and upgrades.
• Maintain comprehensive working papers to support and substantiate audit observations.
• Assist with investigations as needed.
• Other projects and responsibilities may be added at the manager’s discretion.
  
  
  

Required For All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards
  
  
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, MIS, Computer Science or other relevant degree desired, or equivalent education and/or related work experience required.
  
  
  

Work Experience

• Typically 3+ years of prior relevant audit experience, preferably including SOX testing required
• Typically 2+ years experience in public accounting required
  
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• CIA, CISA, CRISC, CISSP, CFE or equivalent Upon Hire preferred
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• PeopleSoft, Salesforce system knowledge a plus
• SSAE18 (SOC1/SOC2) knowledge a plus
• Ability to work independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to build solid working relationships across cross-functional teams
• Ability to convey a strong presence, work under pressure, and deal confidently with complex business problems
  
  
  

Work Environment

• Work in a clean, pleasant, and comfortable office work 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.
• This position is 100% in office.
  
  
  

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 recruiting@trinet.com to request such an accommodation

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