Bilingual Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Senior Internal Auditor

JOB LOCATION: Phoenix, AZ

PAY RANGE: $90,000 - $110,000

REPORTING TO: President

RESPONSIBLE TO: 

JOB TYPE: Full-Time 

# OF HOURS:  40 

SUMMARY OF MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for evaluating and improving the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, compliance programs, and operational procedures. This position will conduct independent audits across financial, operational, and administrative functions while providing recommendations to strengthen governance, efficiency, and accountability. The Senior Internal Auditor will partner with leadership to identify risks, ensure compliance with applicable regulations and company policies, and support the organization's long-term growth objectives. This role plays a key part in developing scalable controls and audit processes to support future business expansion and enhanced corporate governance.

Key Responsibilities

Internal Audit & Risk Assessment

• Develop and execute risk-based internal audit plans and audit programs.
• Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and process audits across all business functions.
• Identifycontrol weaknesses, operational inefficiencies, and areas of potential risk.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend corrective actions.
• Perform risk assessments and assist management in implementing risk mitigation strategies.

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures, contractual requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Assistin the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal control frameworks.
• Review corporate governance practices and recommend improvements.
• Support compliance initiatives related to financial reporting, business operations, and regulatory requirements.

Financial & Operational Reviews

• Review accounting, payroll, procurement, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and project accounting processes.
• Verify the accuracy and reliability of financial and operational information.
• Evaluate segregation of duties, approval workflows, and control activities.
• Assess project controls, cost management practices, and operational efficiency.

Audit Reporting & Follow-Up

• Prepare audit reportssummarizingfindings, recommendations, and corrective action plans.
• Present audit results and risk assessments to executive leadership.
• Track remediation efforts and verify implementation of corrective actions.
• Maintain audit documentation and supporting workpapersin accordance withprofessional standards.

External Audit & Advisory Support

• Coordinate with external auditors, consultants, and regulatory reviewers as needed.
• Assistwith annual audits, due diligence reviews, and special projects.
• Provide advisory support on internal controls, process improvements, and risk management initiatives.

Process Improvement & Strategic Support

• Identifyopportunities to improve operational effectiveness and financial controls.
• Recommend best practices to strengthen organizational processes and governance.
• Support strategic initiatives, business growth efforts, and future readiness for enhanced reporting and compliance requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese and English (spoken and written).
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in internal auditing, external auditing, accounting, finance, compliance, or risk management.
• Strong knowledge of internal controls, risk assessment methodologies, and audit practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft Excel and business systems.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA
• 8+ years of experience 
• Big 4 public accounting experience 
• IPO, SEC reporting, or public company experience 
• Construction/project accounting experience
• 7–10+ years accounting/finance experience