Job Description
This role is with Signet Jewelers. WayUp is partnering with Signet Jewelers to hire top talent.
Signet Jewelers is the world's largest retailer of diamond jewelry, operating more than 2,800 stores worldwide under the iconic brands: Kay Jewelers, Zales, Jared, H.Samuel, Ernest Jones, Peoples, Banter by Piercing Pagoda, Rocksbox, JamesAllen.com and Diamonds Direct. We are a people-first company and this core value is at the heart of everything we do, from empowering our valued team members, to collaborating with our customers, to fostering the communities in which we live and serve. People – and the love their actions inspire – are what drive us. We’re not only proud of the love we inspire outside our walls, we’re especially proud of the diversity, inclusion and equity we’re inspiring inside.
There are dynamic career paths awaiting you – rewarding opportunities to impact the lives of others and inspire love. Join us! As an Internal Auditor, you will participate in the execution of a holistic audit approach integrating process/operational/information technology audits and data analytics to evaluate Signet’s internal control environment. This role requires strong communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and effective collaboration with cross-functional teams to support organizational goals. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participate in the execution of operational, process, and integrated audits, as well as special projects, to evaluate risks and controls supporting key business operations and strategic initiatives
- Develop and execute risk-based audit plans including planning, fieldwork, and reporting, while assessing key risks, control effectiveness, and compliance with company objectives
- Identify changes in company processes, systems, and emerging risks/trends to inform audit planning and optimize audit resource allocation
- Document and flowchart processes, perform walkthroughs, assess control design, and conduct effectiveness testing under appropriate supervision
- Collaborate on advisory projects for system implementations and strategic initiatives to help maintain a strong internal control environment
- Identify and assess control deficiencies, perform root cause analysis, and prepare well-written audit findings and recommendations that add value
- Present audit findings to management, secure agreement on remediation plans, and follow up on the implementation of corrective actions
- Contribute to onboarding and training of department staff; support development and implementation of audit policies and procedures
- Stay current on audit best practices, regulatory changes, and industry trends to enhance audit quality and serve as a resource for the department
- Support or lead data analytics initiatives, identify opportunities for continuous monitoring and automation, and interpret trends to recommend process improvements POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline required
- CPA, CIA, or CISA certification require
- 1–3 years of audit experience required, preferably in a Big 4 accounting firm, internal audit, or retail industry setting
- Knowledge of GAAP and auditing standards is preferred
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams
- Skilled in analyzing data, identifying trends, and drawing sound conclusions using good judgment
- Demonstrated ability to think creatively and innovatively in problem-solving
- Proven ability to perform in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with a strong sense of executive presence
- Must live within commutable distance of Akron, OH for a hybrid on-site presence BENEFITS & PERKS:
- Competitive healthcare, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k) matching after one year of employment
- Generous time off + company holidays
- Merchandise discount
- Learning & Development programs
- Much more! _This position requires a candidate to be on-site for a hybrid in-office schedule out of the Akron, OH office._
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