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Carnival Cruise Line Senior Audit Consultant - Hybrid in Santa Clarita, California
Job Description
Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises Australia, united as Holland America Group, offering world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe, are building a dynamic, unified organization to serve its highly experienced teams in both our corporate offices and on board our ships.
Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks.
We’re looking for an amazing Senior Audit Consultant to fill this role, which is hybrid and can be based in our Seattle, Santa Clarita or Miami offices. You’ll be responsible for performing end to end reviews of key business processes and controls in to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness and communicate results and observations to senior levels of management Further, you'll leverage best practice to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
Here’s a summary of what Holland America Group is looking for in its Senior Audit Consultant role. Is this you?
Responsibilities
Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly.
Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls.
Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact.
Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.
Prepare succinct, accurate and compelling reporting to communicate audit results.
Lead effective meetings and present to management on issue/opportunities identified.
Partner with management to develop appropriate action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes to the organization.
Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting.
Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans.
Adhere to the RAAS departmental policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA Standards.
Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program by performing testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Support the data driven assurance program by reviewing results and using judgment to determine potential control breakdowns and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management to ensure RAAS is viewed as a partner for managing risk.
Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.
This is a hybrid position that may be located in either Seattle WA, Santa Clarita, CA or Miami FL
Requirements
A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in Accounting or Business
Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA is preferred (or in progress)
Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship)
Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management
Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions
Strong project management, time management and organizational skills
Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm
Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques
Prior success conducting external and/or internal audits
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Teams
The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service-ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).
What You Can Expect
Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
Health Benefits
401(k)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Training & Professional Development
Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
Rewards & Incentives
Base Salary Range: $84,100.00 to $113,600.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.
Our Culture… Stronger Together
Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html
Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com
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