Senior Auditor - Internal Audit - United Airlines

There’s never been a more exciting time to join United Airlines. We’re on a path towards becoming the best airline in the history of aviation. Our shared purpose – Connecting People, Uniting the World – is about more than getting people from one place to another. It also means that as a global company that operates in hundreds of locations around the world with millions of customers and tens of thousands of employees, we have a unique responsibility to uplift and provide opportunities in the places where we work, live and fly, and we can only do that with a truly diverse and inclusive workforce. And we’re growing – in the years ahead, we’ll hire tens of thousands of people across every area of the airline. Our careers include a competitive benefits package aimed at keeping you happy, healthy and well-traveled. From employee-run "Business Resource Group" communities to world-class benefits like parental leave, 401k and privileges like space available travel, United is truly a one-of-a-kind place to work. Are you ready to travel the world?

We believe that inclusion helps us thrive and grow at United across our collaborative Finance teams consisting of Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Audit, Treasury, Global Procurement, Controllership, Investor Relations and more. These teams provide the financial fuel that keeps our operation running from providing detailed analyses of financial planning, performance, and forecasts to managing our investments and financial strategies. Our Finance team plays an integral role in making our airline profitable and successful by meeting our financial goals.

Internal Auditors look at our organization objectively and provide feedback on areas for improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing various operational, financial, regulatory, SOX and accounting audits to protect corporate assets and ensure accurate internal controls are developed and maintained in the company
• Plan, develop and implement an audit program to adequately identify and assess risks
• Writes audit programs for risk-based audits that are relevant to United’s control and risk management framework, strategic objectives and key partner requests
• Applies data analysis to draw conclusions
• Prepares written communications such as audit reports, partner correspondence, memos and other working papers that detail the procedures performed, findings and conclusions
• Communicates, both written and verbally, progress of audit objectives and testing with partners, audit project team members, and/or the Audit Manager on a timely basis
• Lead other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work and compliance with internal audit standards
• Assists with special projects, contracted services and other agreed upon procedures requested of the Internal Audit department
• Develops and maintains productive client, staff and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings
• Demonstrates ability to adapt audit approach to changes in the audit plan, company strategy or department goals
• Work as a trusted business partner to improve other departments financial, procedural, and/or operational controls through independent, objective assurance and advisory services

United values diverse experiences, perspectives, and we encourage everyone who meets the minimum qualifications to apply. While having the “desired” qualifications make for a stronger candidate, we encourage applicants who may not feel they check ALL of those boxes! We are always looking for individuals who will bring something new to the table.

What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance or related field
• 2-4 years experience in internal audit or public accounting
• Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing principles and practices, with a focus on supporting risk management activities and functions
• Knowledge of the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) promulgated by the Institute of Internal Auditors
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to communicate optimally, both in written form and verbally
• Ability to understand and present sophisticated processes to various partners
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel domestically or internationally, up to 25%
• Strong solid understanding of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and Access
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
• Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
• Reliable, punctual attendance is a crucial function of the position

What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):

• Master's degree
• Seeking CPA, CIA or other relevant professional designation
• Familiarity with data analytics, visualization and/or dashboard tools, such as Spotfire, PowerBi, SQL, etc.
• Direct experience in the transportation field

United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.