Senior Internal Auditor

Job Summary:

nnViking is seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to help drive a strong culture of accountability, risk management, and continuous improvement across the organization. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Internal Audit, this highly visible role offers the opportunity to work with leaders throughout the business while executing financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audits. You will evaluate key business processes, identify risks and control gaps, and provide practical recommendations that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support business objectives. The ideal candidate combines strong audit and analytical expertise with sound business judgment, a collaborative approach, and a passion for solving complex problems. This role offers broad exposure to Viking's operations and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across a global organization.

nnnThis is a hybrid position based in our Woodland Hills, CA office. You will be required to adhere to our hybrid work policy, working from our office Monday and Thursday plus one additional weekday on a weekly basis.

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nnnnnnnPerform assigned audit project activities including communicating with business unit or functional management, supporting the execution of audit plans and timelines, tracking fieldwork progress, reporting progress to audit management, and identifying opportunities to enhance current procedures to improve audit effectiveness and efficiency.

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nnnnnConduct financial, operational, compliance, and SOX audit procedures, including risk assessment, process walkthroughs, testing, analysis, and documentation of audit results in accordance with IIA standards and departmental methodologies.

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nnnnnEvaluate the design and operating effectiveness of key business processes, financial controls, and operational practices to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, effectiveness, and risk mitigation.

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nnnnnAnalyze business processes and data to identify trends, root causes of issues, control gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement.

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nnnnnCollaborate with the audit team and management to assess control issues and contribute to the development of practical recommendations that strengthen internal controls, improve operational performance, and support strategic objectives.

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nnnnnDraft clear, concise, and well-supported audit reports that communicate financial, operational, compliance, or control issues, including associated business risks, root causes, and practical recommendations for improvement.

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nnnnnContribute to the positive and team-oriented culture by maintaining cooperative and collaborative relationships (assisting other teams when necessary), facilitating the resolution of conflicts, sharing information, and accepting and providing feedback.

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nnnnnMake oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of the audit, discussing deficiencies and recommending corrective actions and process improvements.

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nnnnnPerform timely follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit requests and issues.

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nnnnnnnParticipate in special projects as requested by management.

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nnnJob Requirements:

nnnThis position is ideally suited for an individual who is detail oriented and driven by growth and change. This individual should be analytical, highly organized, have excellent time management skills, strong relationship management capabilities, and the willingness to learn. Other qualifications include:

nnnnnBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience

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nnnnnPreferred certifications: CPA or CIA

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nnnnn2–4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit, SOX compliance, risk advisory, or related financial, operational, and internal control auditing

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nnnnnPreferred experience with a Big Four public accounting firm

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nnnnnKnowledge of accounting, finance, risk management, internal controls, GAAP, SOX, COSO, and internal auditing standards

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nnnnnAbility to assess end-to-end business processes and identify financial, operational, compliance, and technology risks

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nnnnnStrong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience evaluating processes and identifying improvement opportunities

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nnnnnStrong business acumen, project management, and written and verbal communication skills

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nnnnnAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment and adapt to change

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nnnnnCurious, self-motivated learner who is open to feedback and continuous improvement

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nnnnnProficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

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nnnnnAbility to travel up to 30%

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nnnWhat We Offer You:

nnnnnHighly competitive compensation plan.

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nnnnnSalary range $110,000 - $115,000 annually determined by a myriad of factors including, but not limited to, years of experience, depth of experience, and other relevant business considerations.

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nnnnnEmployees are eligible for annual discretionary bonus.

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nnnnnnn401(k) plan with company match.

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nnnnnFull benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance at a highly subsidized rate (some plans are fully paid by Viking).

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nnnnnAccrue 15 paid vacation days, sick time accrual by state, and 6 paid holidays per year.

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nnnnnOpportunity to take a free and/or discounted cruise.

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nnnnnHighly subsidized gym membership.

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nnnnnDiscounts on theatres, theme parks, movie tickets, travel discounts through IATA membership and too many more discounts to name.

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nnnAbout Viking

nnnViking was founded in 1997 and provides destination-focused voyages on oceans, rivers and lakes around the world. Designed for experienced travelers with interests in science, history, culture and cuisine, Chairman Torstein Hagen often says Viking offers experiences for The Thinking Person®.

nnnViking has more than 250 awards to its name, including being rated #1 for Rivers, #1 for Oceans and #1 for Expeditions by Condé Nast Traveler and voted at the top of its categories by Travel + Leisure. No other cruise line has ever received these same honors by both publications at the same time.

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