Senior Auditor / FINC2644

Position Description:

The Internal Audit Department has an opening for a Financial Auditor. This position will be located in Pleasanton, California. Qualifications: 4 year college degree in accounting or related field required; CPA/CIA strongly preferred.5 or more years of external financial audit, relevant consulting in a “Big 5” accounting/consulting firm, and/or internal audit experience preferred.Experience with ACL or other similar computer assisted auditing tools and techniques.Excellent written and oral communication skills.Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.Ability to plan assignments and execute according to plan.Supervisory experience a plus. General knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of financial and operational auditing techniques and GAAP.Working knowledge of recognized risk assessment approaches, application access controls, and computer assisted auditing tools and techniques. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Planning - Determine and establish appropriate audit scope and control objectives for the areas under review. Evaluate the systems of control to determine the areas of highest risk using accepted risk management techniques. Construct audit plans that utilize allocated hours and resources to address high-exposure areas within audit scope.Supervision - As a Senior Auditor, conduct audits/reviews, which are large and technically complex and have medium to high risk. Oversee the day-to-day administration of assigned projects including: supervise and train staff; allocate budgeted hours among audit functions; record and monitor audit efforts and track against the allocated time budget; and provide staff auditors technical counseling and direction. Complete staff evaluations upon completion of assignment.Testing - Design and execute audit programs to validate relevant control objectives. Interpret the significance of the test results and conclude on the reliability of the systems of control in the client area. Recommend solutions to problems identified in test work. Define specifications for appropriate computer assisted audit tools and techniques.Reporting - Identify, compile and prioritize issues to be addressed at meetings. Conduct meetings with client management to review audit results. Prepare management reports.Complete special projects as assigned, including coordination with external auditors and others as required.Travel required: 20%-30%.Salary: Grade 23. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.Closing Date: June 20, 2008Respond to: Interested employees are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting www.safeway.com/careers