Senior Auditor

Are you an Auditor or other business professional who constantly strives to add-value and influence key changes to an organization; driven to develop pragmatic, actionable recommendations that are directed to the highest levels of the Company? If you want to make a difference and love a challenge this is the position for you. The Senior Auditor is responsible for planning, conducting and concluding operational and financial audits of selected business units, Microsoft subsidiaries and other entities. Audit results reflect value-added recommendations, process improvements, strengthened internal control and business objective assessments.·  Plan for key segments of audits by reviewing available data and information ·  Conduct audit fieldwork using appropriate auditing methods such as observation, research, interviews, document review and data analysis ·  Develop draft audit reports by identifying and gathering support for potential issues, and recommending value added solutions ·  Communicate with departmental representatives and client management regarding the project status ·  Establish and maintain strong customer relationships with internal and external customers, managers and staff ·  Remain current and increase knowledge in the areas of auditing, accounting, business, company products and company information utilizing self-study and/or continuing education efforts. The ideal candidate for this job is a self-starter who excels at learning new processes and business functions, and is able to critically analyze and assess for effectiveness, adequacy of internal controls and opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. The candidate must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity. This position involves a significant amount of exposure to senior management and requires the ability to not only communicate recommendations and analysis, but also the conviction to support them.·  2+ years of internal audit or operations analysis ·  BS/BA in finance/accounting, information systems, or degree in related field.·  Strong communication skills and the ability to effectively present recommendations to senior management.·  Creative approach to problem solving in a dynamic environment with high energy and ambition.·  Ability to travel domestically and internationally for 2-3 week periods, approximately 30% total.·  Professional certifications including CPA, CIA and/or CISA required  Preferred Qualifications:·  MBA or advanced degree·  Conceptual understanding of networking environments and experience working with computer aided-auditing techniques such as ACL and/or specialized audit skills such as activity based costing, control self-assessment, and/or fraud auditing are preferred. Microsoft offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vacation, employee stock purchase plan, and 401k, plus some great extras including: our 24-hour nurse line, stay fit program, product discounts, and paid infant care leave. All part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees. For more information about life at Microsoft, please visit our careers website. Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce. ;