Job Description

Our Story

At Alight, we believe a companyu2019s success starts with its people. Alight embraces values that come directly from our people u2013 purposeful, human, united and growth-minded u2013 reflecting our inclusive culture and promise that our clients expect. We are passionate about connecting purpose with impact. Alight empowers clients to build a healthier and more financially secure workforce by unifying the benefits ecosystem across health, wealth, wellbeing, navigation, and absence management.

Our Benefits

With a comprehensive total rewards package, Alight offers programs and plans that support your mind, body, wallet, and life. Benefits include health, starting Day One. Additionally, Alight colleagues enjoy wellbeing programs, retirement plans, and career growth opportunities u2013 all within a thriving global organization.

Great Place to Work

Thanks to the work of every colleague, Alight has received multiple awards of recognition including u201CGreat Place to Worku201D for the past 7 years and Fortuneu2019s u201CBest Companies to Work For.u201D To learn more about our company culture and awards

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Position Summary

The Senior Auditor II is an experienced auditor who leads assigned SOX, risk-based audit, investigation, compliance, and special project activities from planning through completion with minimal supervision. The role evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, develops and maintains productive relationships with business and management stakeholders, and serves as a day-to-day point of contact for assigned projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead assigned internal audit and SOX projects end to end, including planning, scoping, audit approach and testing strategy, fieldwork, issue development, reporting, and follow-up, aligned with business risks, key controls, prior findings, and project objectives.

Lead walkthroughs and prepare process documentation, narratives, and RCMs with minimal supervision, clearly capturing processes, systems, risks, controls, owners, frequencies, handoffs, evidence, and test procedures.

Execute and coordinate control design and operating effectiveness testing, including sample selection, evidence review, data analysis, and conclusions.

Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned audit areas and build constructive relationships with management, control owners, external auditors, and other stakeholders by coordinating requests, tracking open items, resolving routine queries promptly and professionally, and maintaining independence and professional skepticism.

Identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and improvement opportunities assess root cause, risk, impact, and practical corrective actions and align with management on facts, risk implications, and proposed actions before final reporting.

Prepare clear, concise, and well-supported observations, executive summaries, presentations, and initial audit report drafts.

Guide assigned team members, review workpapers and testing, provide timely coaching, track milestones, ensure documentation supports the work and conclusions, and escalate delivery, scope, quality, or stakeholder-alignment risks to the Audit Manager or Director.

Drive continuous improvement through knowledge sharing, stronger audit programs and templates, and data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled techniques.

Skills Required

Strong knowledge of internal audit standards, risk assessment, controls, audit techniques, GAAP, financial reporting, and SOX 404.

Ability to independently manage multiple audits or workstreams from planning through reporting, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing scope, timing, or business conditions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including leading walkthroughs, addressing challenging questions, presenting issues professionally, and building credible relationships across functions and management levels.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project-management skills, with sound judgment and attention to detail.

Ability to review and coach others while ensuring the quality and timeliness of deliverables.

Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word advanced Excel and data analytics preferred.

High integrity, confidentiality, objectivity, professional skepticism, and accountability.

Minimum Work Experience

Six or more years of progressive internal audit, SOX, risk, controls, or related experience, preferably with a large multinational organization, financial services organization, or Big Four firm.

Demonstrated experience leading audit projects or significant audit workstreams and interacting directly with management and control owners.

Professional Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a comparable business discipline.

Professional designations or certifications such as Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, or equivalent are preferred.

Application and Interview

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 Alightu2019s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: Government ID 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.

Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.

Our commitment to 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.

As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation for the hiring process.If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact .

Equal Opportunity 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 disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.

Alight provides reasonable accommodation 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 reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their 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.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts 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.