Audit Analyst II

1 week ago

Houston, United States WM Full time

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

I. Job Summary

The Audit Analyst II performs a wide range of financial, operational and compliance audits at WM. The individual will take an active role in contributing to the department's strategic initiatives focusing on continuous improvement, cost savings, and effectiveness of the control environment. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit and will interact with process owners at varying levels throughout the Company.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned.

  • Assist as part of a cross-functional team in auditing activities of various business components, departments, and operations for: operational efficiency and effectiveness; cost control and cash flow opportunities; compliance with established plans, policies, procedures, controls, and applicable regulations.

  • Participate on projects that review financial and operational processes including the functionality of workflow, data sources, controls, efficiency, performance metrics, user roles, and alignment with strategy.

  • Communicates effectively with employees at all levels across the organization, building strong relationships to advance Internal Audit and Controls (IAC) strategic initiatives and foster career development.

  • Prepare ad hoc information requests in areas beyond assigned responsibilities.

  • Execute scoping and planning activities as part of our SOX program, including participating in rationalization efforts to strategically increase both the efficiency and effectiveness of the WM control environment.

  • Coordinate with process owners to collect documentation evidencing the effective performance of SOX activities, test execution and resolution of identified control failures.

  • Complete walkthroughs and testing of key controls and core business processes.

  • Determine effective data analytic techniques to aid in audit and control testing as well as audit plan development and programs.

  • May provide support to less experienced auditors and conduct quality control reviews of audit work products.

  • Prepare accurate and descriptive audit work papers and reports through interviews, document review, surveys, and other audit testing procedures.

  • Draft presentations for various members of management that effectively and concisely communicate audit activities and solutions.

  • Drive cost reduction and efficiency of audit and compliance activities by actively seeking ways to develop and implement improvements to audit methodology, client service and administrative processes.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory duties.

IV. Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.

A. Education and Experience

  • Required: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in relevant area or

  • Required: High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and four years of relevant work experience

  • Preferred: Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in accounting, finance, data analytics, or other relevant area of study; advanced degree (e.g. MBA, MS-Accounting)

  • Required: 2 years of internal or external audit and/or SOX 404 compliance

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

  • Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of audit and controls practices including accounting principles (U.S. GAAP) and internal control frameworks (COSO and/or COBIT).

  • Critical Thinker: Ability to quickly analyze, synthesize, and apply information to drive solution-based outcomes.

  • Collaborative: Contribute to work within a team environment and build solid relationships with team members. Display strong interpersonal skills and maintain a professional demeanor.

  • Accountable: Must be self-motivated and willing to take necessary actions to get the assigned tasks completed.

  • Intellectual Curiosity: Desires the need to know the “why” through probing questions, moving beyond surface level understanding to get to the foundational ideas concerning a particular issue.

  • Partnership Oriented: Build relationships with stakeholders across the organization to gain an understanding of their key processes/systems and the underlying internal control environment. Has ability to recognize and respond to diverse thinking styles, learning styles and cultural qualities.

  • Flexible: Ability to multitask and adapt to dynamic audit plan and programs.

  • Travel: Ability to travel up to 25% as required to complete assignments.

  • Analytical: Apply understanding of risk recognition in financial and operational processes with solid core analytical and problem-solving skills. Use of data analytics to present audit issues and project results.

  • Houston based; no relocation provided

  • Must be authorized to work in the US.

V. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Normal setting for this job is: office setting/hybrid.

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

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