Associate Auditor

Internal Auditor (Assurance & SOX) – Hybrid | Chicago, IL

Estimated Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 base + bonus

Company Overview

At The Intersect Group, we partner with organizations that play a critical role in keeping global operations moving efficiently and responsibly. Our client operates at scale within a complex, international environment and is deeply committed to integrity, strong governance, and continuous improvement. They value collaboration, professional growth, and building processes that stand up to regulatory scrutiny while supporting long-term business success.

Role Summary

This Internal Auditor will support corporate audit initiatives across risk-based assurance, SOX 404 compliance, and advisory engagements. The role offers exposure to a broad range of business processes and stakeholders, providing meaningful insight into how a large, distributed organization manages risk and controls.

Working closely with Audit Managers and Leads, this individual will execute testing, documentation, and analysis activities while contributing to high-quality audit deliverables. The position is well-suited for someone early in their audit career who is looking to deepen their technical foundation and grow within a structured, global audit function.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Audit Leads and Managers through all phases of audit engagements, from planning through reporting

• Execute audit testing procedures, including control testing, walkthroughs, and process documentation

• Analyze and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and control gaps

• Prepare clear, well-supported workpapers and ensure documentation meets internal and professional standards

• Identify and document audit observations, ensuring findings are supported by appropriate evidence

• Assist with drafting audit reports, status updates, and remediation action plans

• Perform follow-up testing to assess the effectiveness and sustainability of implemented audit recommendations

• Build positive working relationships with audit team members and business stakeholders across the organization

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field

• 1+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit, including public accounting or internal audit exposure

• Familiarity with internal controls, risk-based auditing, and SOX 404 compliance concepts

• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and common financial or audit software tools

• Progress toward or willingness to pursue a professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, ACA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent)

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to work through structured audit methodologies

• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document processes and findings concisely

• Organized, dependable, and comfortable working under guidance within established procedures

Preferred:

• Experience in multinational or complex corporate environments

• Additional language skills such as Spanish, French, German, Italian, Polish, Dutch, or Czech

Why This Role

This is a strong opportunity to gain hands-on experience within a mature internal audit function while working in a collaborative, professional environment. The role offers exposure to diverse business areas, ongoing learning, competitive benefits, and a clear path for development within audit, risk, or compliance.