Senior Associate - Audit

Our story

At Alight, we believe a companys success starts with its people. At our core, we Champion People, help our colleagues Grow with Purpose and true to our name we encourage colleagues to “Be Alight.”

Our Values:

Champion People – be empathetic and help create a place where everyone belongs.

Grow with purpose – Be inspired by our higher calling of improving lives.

Be Alight – act with integrity, be real and empower others.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Alight is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

Join our team if you Champion People, want to Grow with Purpose through acting with integrity and if you embody the meaning of Be Alight.

Learn more at careers.alight.com.   

Position Summary:   The Staff Auditor holds primary responsibility for engaging in audit projects to assess the adequacy of internal controls, both in their design and application. Furthermore, the Staff Auditor is tasked with conducting and/or assisting in corporate investigations, ad-hoc special projects, and ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements. This role necessitates the completion of projects covering Alight’s global operations.

Key Responsibilities:     The primary duties and responsibilities of the Staff Auditor include:

• Participating in audits evaluating the adequacy of controls for key business processes.  Included in this responsibility are: 
• Executing  audit procedures,
• Communicating audit findings noted from the review to the Senior Auditor/Internal Audit Lead, and
• Assisting in the development of an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated.
• Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and/or reductions in costs.
• Assisting in completion of risk assessments for new product or service introductions.
• Providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company, as required.
• As a global resource, participating in assignments as needed by the broader Assurance and Risk Management department.

Skills Required:   The key skills required for this position are:

• Technical, analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively address and resolve issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the capability to interact with all levels of management within the organization.
• A foundational knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Organizational and multi-tasking skills to manage multiple responsibilities efficiently.
• The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
• Proficiency in the use of applications, particularly Microsoft Excel, Visio and Word.   Auditboard knowledge is a plus, but not required.
• The ability to learn and develop a competency/understanding of Alight’s operations.

Minimum

Work Experience:  0-3 years of audit and/or accounting experience.

Professional Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance or comparable business degree. Professional designations/certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant/Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, etc, are preferred.

Flexible Working

So that you can be your best at work and home, we consider flexible working arrangements wherever possible.  Alight has been a leader in the flexible workspace and “Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs” 5 years in a row.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Alight is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Alight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.