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United Airlines Senior Auditor - Internal Audit in Chicago, Illinois
Description
There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?
We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.
The candidate selected for this role will be invited to participate in development program that offers immersive exposure to diverse areas in financial, strategic, and technical roles. The program supports candidates in gaining business partnership knowledge and overall financial foresight at United. Candidates selected for this program will receive continuous growth opportunities outside their direct role through personal and development initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Our mission in Internal Audit is to protect and enable growth across the organization with objective, practical insights, by supervising the risk environment and providing insights to enable effective risk management. Objective of this role is to analyze and assess United’s various operational, financial, regulatory, SOX and accounting audits to protect corporate assets and ensure accurate internal controls are developed and maintained in the company If issues are identified, the Senior auditor is responsible for communicating findings to key partners and offering solutions to improve or change processes and systems to ensure security and compliance.
Responsible for performing various operational, financial, regulatory, SOX and accounting audits to protect corporate assets and ensure accurate internal controls are developed and maintained in the company
Plan, develop and implement an audit program to adequately identify and assess risks
Writes audit programs for risk-based audits that are relevant to United’s control and risk management framework, strategic objectives, and key partner requests
Applies data analysis to draw conclusions
Prepares written communications such as audit reports, partner correspondence, memos and other working papers that detail the procedures performed, findings and conclusions
Communicates, both written and verbally, progress of audit objectives and testing with partners, audit project team members, and/or the Audit Manager on a timely basis
Lead other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work and compliance with internal audit standards
Assists with special projects, contracted services and other agreed upon procedures requested of the Internal Audit department
Demonstrates ability to adapt audit approach to changes in the audit plan, company strategy or department goals
Develops and maintains productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
Work as a trusted business partner to improve other departments financial, procedural, and/or operational controls through independent, objective assurance and advisory services
United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance or related field
2-4 years experience in internal audit or public accounting
Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, with a focus on supporting risk management activities and functions
Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate effectively, both in written form and verbally
Ability to understand and present sophisticated processes to various partners
Strong project management skills
Ability to travel domestically or internationally, up to 25%
Strong solid understanding of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and Access
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
Master's degree
Seeking CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designation
Direct experience in the transportation field
Familiarity with data analytics, visualization and/or dashboard tools, such as Spotfire, PowerBi, SQL, etc.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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