Senior Finance & Operational Auditor

Company:	Vonage Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (19)
Job Location(s):	Holmdel
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Communications, Finance - Operations/Admin

Position Description

Job ID: 2155	Duration: Full Time
Category: Finance	Travel Required: None
On Call Position? No	Date Posted: 6/11/2010
Hours Per Week: 40	Shift Required: No

Job Description

Job Summary
The Audit Senior, Financial and Operational Auditing (Audit Senior) is a newly created position reporting to the Senior Manager, Financial and Operational Auditing. The Audit Senior will be a highly visible role that recognizes the importance Vonage places on implementing and maintaining a strong system of internal controls.

The Audit Senior will play a vital role as part of a team that conducts a broad range of internal audit activities in a high-growth, technology driven telecommunications company. The Audit Senior will evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices, develop and prepare original audit objectives and scope, review compliance with Company policies and procedures, including those related to Sarbanes-Oxley and corporate governance, document the work performed, and develop and communicate practical solutions to management to address control issues.

In addition, the Audit Senior will use technology based audit tools as part of the ongoing audit and control assessment process, coordinate with the external auditors and the Company’s third-party internal audit co-sourcing partner, participate in or lead internal investigations as necessary, review technical accounting and auditing issues, assist the Senior Manager or other members of the team in performing special projects, and assist in the preparation of presentations to Vonage management.

The ideal candidate will be a high performing individual, with excellent technical and communications skills, who is looking for career growth in a dynamic, technology-based environment. The individual will be capable of mobility into increasingly more responsible roles within the Company after a tenure in Internal Audit.

Essential Job Functions
The Audit Senior will have the following key responsibilities:
* Evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and operating practices, including the safeguarding of assets and efficient use of company resources.
* Develop and implement audit objectives and scope.
* Develop audit findings that include practical recommendations for improvements to policies, procedures and operating methods.
* Document the findings using technology based processes and workpapers.
* Review and document the company’s Sarbanes-Oxley compliance process.
* Resolve day-to-day issues with management to provide for the timely completion of audits and projects.
* Prepare well written draft reports that clearly communicate the issues and proposed solutions to management and the Board.
* Assist in or lead internal investigations as necessary.

Essential Job Functions (continued)
* Actively coordinate with the Company’s Internal Audit third-party co-sourcing partner and the external auditors.
* Review technical accounting and auditing issues as necessary.
* Assist in the preparation of presentations to Vonage executive management and the Board.
* Assist the Senior Managers and other members of the Team in performing special projects.
* Perform other duties as necessary.

Job Requirements

Specific Requirements (Technical Knowledge, Software, etc.)

* 4-5 years experience, ideally either currently in an Audit Senior role at a Big 4 public accounting firm or a combination of Big 4 public accounting and Internal Audit experience.
* CPA or international equivalent (e.g., CA) strongly preferred. MBA or other advanced degree a plus.
* Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) designation a plus.
* Telecommunications or technology background a plus.
* Experience with internal control and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.
* Business acumen, cross-functional competence, excellent interpersonal skills and strong analytical abilities.
* Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, GAAS, and PCAOB requirements.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills.
* Computer savvy with strong skills in Microsoft Office suite of products as well as data query and data manipulation software.
* Personal development potential with ambition to continue career growth within the Company.