Lead Internal Auditor

DescriptionClarivate is seeking to bring on a dynamic Lead Internal Auditor to join our growing Internal Audit department and be responsible for evaluating the overall control environment and internal controls over financial reporting! Key tasks include identifying and defining controls at a growing public company, developing and performing various audit and control test procedures, and reporting results to Management.As a true critical thinker, you will analyze data and communicate results across all levels of the organization. The following attributes will be valued in this role: organized, strong communication skills, strong attention to detail, self-motivated high performer with ability to manage multiple priorities. In addition, we are looking for someone who is technically competent in audit work, proactive in finding solutions, and is committed to achieving goals as a team.About You – experience, education, skills, and accomplishments…Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or similar fieldMinimum 4+ years of experience within a Corporation’s Internal Audit function and/or public accounting (external audit) experienceExperience with COSO controls framework and SOX control testingProficient in Microsoft Office applications, including advanced Excel and PowerPoint functionalityIt would be great if you also had…CIA and/or CPA strongly preferredFamiliarity with standards of the Institute of Internal AuditorsData analytics skills is a plusExperience using SOXHUB Sox Management toolKnowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practicesStrong attention to detail and a critical thinker with the ability to work through an array of information and pinpoint underlying root issuesWhat will you be doing in this role?Execute the SOX program including the performance of walkthroughs, rationalization of controls, and business process control testing and reviewingCreate control test plans and request listsIdentify control gaps, articulating deficiencies in writing, communicating to control owners, and monitoring remediation/retestingPerform other operational reviews and value-add projects on behalf of the internal audit department.Contribute to other internal department initiatives and activities such as training and development, management of SOX management tool and internal quality reviewsDevelop into a subject matter expert for select processes and/or controlsAbout the TeamWe are a global Internal Audit Department with team members based across the United States (mainly East Coast) and parts of Europe and Asia. Led by our Chief Internal Audit Officer, we work as a flat and tight knit group with an emphasis on supporting one another to achieve the annual IA plan.Hours of Work40-50/week, with flexibility for overlap with US-based employeesLimited to no travel requiredAt Clarivate, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons with respect to hiring, compensation, promotion, training, and other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. We comply with applicable laws and regulations governing non-discrimination in all locations.