Senior Internal Auditor

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Morningstar · Chicago

Full-timeHybrid4d ago

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About the role

Morningstar's GAA function seeks a highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor who thrives on new experiences and challenges. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play an integral role in evaluating the company's business and information technology processes and the effectiveness of internal controls. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of operational, compliance, financial, and information technology reviews as well as evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over external financial reporting as part of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance activities. You will work closely with all levels of management across the organization, recommending changes to strengthen controls for increased efficiencies and reduced risks. The Senior Internal Auditor will be expected to take ownership of audit workstreams, synthesize complex information, and contribute meaningfully to GAA. This role reports directly to the Global Audit & Assurance VP.

Requirements

Action-oriented, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.

Comfortable working both independently and in teams, with a demonstrated ability to deliver end-to-end audit projects on time with a high degree of quality.

Demonstrated ability to diagnose problems, determine root causes, and recommend pragmatic solutions to complex challenges

Strong capability in risk identification, risk assessment, and control design and evaluation

Solid knowledge of internal auditing standards, accounting and business principles, and computerized financial and operational systems

Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, information technology, management information systems, or a related field.

Minimum of 3 years of internal or external audit experience.

Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting

Additional Desired Attributes:

Experience in working for a Big 4 or Tier-Two public accounting firm is highly preferred

Professional accreditation (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) is highly preferred

Experience in performing data analytics and using data extraction and analysis software such as Alteryx, Microsoft 365 (e.g., Excel advanced analytics, Power BI, Power Automate, SharePoint), or similar platforms to support audit execution, risk analysis, or process improvement

Demonstrated interest in innovation, including the application of data analytics, automation, or emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency

Exposure to auditing or assessing risks related to advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, or complex data-driven systems

Exceptionally curious, adaptable, and comfortable navigating ambiguity and change in a dynamic environment

Highly collaborative, with a strong ability to partner cross-functionally on detail-oriented initiatives

Excellent project management, presentation, and storytelling skills, including the ability to tailor messages to different audiences and clearly articulate the business impact of findings to stakeholders

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