About the role
We are looking for a dynamic financial, compliance, technically integrated senior auditor who excels at tackling complex issues, simplifying solutions, managing projects, leading stakeholder interactions, and driving automation initiatives.
This role is pivotal in evaluating Shopify's financial compliance and overseeing risk-based projects to ensure the operational effectiveness of our financial infrastructure.
You'll have the unique opportunity to thrive in a flexible audit environment that values expertise, innovation, and unconventional approaches.
Responsibilities :
Serve as an integrated auditor with a comprehensive understanding of end-to-end business processes, including both financial and IT general controls (ITGC), with a primary focus on financial processes
Partner with business process owners to create and maintain SOX 404 documentation including creating process flow diagrams and narratives
Plan, conduct testing, and report on the annual SOX 404 program assessment
Analyze and synthesize information to identify improvements to address control gaps, operational inefficiencies, and mitigate risk;
develop well-founded and clearly articulated recommendations
Manage project schedules and expectations of multiple cross-functional stakeholders and third party consultants
Identify opportunities for the development of automation and analytic tools for continuous monitoring to improve processes, tools, and templates for system health and critical business transactions
Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and changes in financial and IT audit and data analytics practices to continuously enhance our internal audit function
Qualifications :
3+ years of experience in leading risk and / or internal audit assessments with embedded data analytics; specifically within SOX, consulting or risk based internal audit roles
A professional certification related to audit (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA) or currently working towards one
Experience assessing risk or conducting audits in a technology or fintech environment
Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a fully remote, fast-paced, and continuously evolving work environment, effectively managing ambiguity
Exhibits analytical and critical reasoning skills with a passion for problem solving, strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with our team and stakeholders; ability to navigate and influence complex issues