Internal Audit Analyst

Position Overview

The Internal Audit Analyst will be responsible for supporting Internal Audit and Internal Control projects through data analytics, automation, and technology-enabled testing. This role requires critical thinking, attention to detail, curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a willingness to quickly learn and collaborate cross-functionally. The analyst will also be expected to be their own project manager, by managing expectations, monitoring timelines, and ensuring deliverables are met, while actively driving the integration of data analytics and associated data visualizations into internal audit projects to deliver innovative, insightful, and actionable analyses.

Burlington’s Internal Audit team conducts risk-based projects to help identify and manage company-wide risks. We value analytical thinkers, self-starters, and problem-solvers seeking career growth. Our team fosters integrity, encourages professional development, and offers career paths within Internal Audit and across the organization.

This role will work closely with business partners to develop practical solutions that strengthen processes and controls. . The analyst will use data analytics, automation, and standardized documentation to improve the efficiency, coverage, and quality of audit testing; communicate risks and results clearly; manage assigned milestones and deliverables; and escalate issues in a timely manner. Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage expectations and track progress against key milestones and deliverables, are essential for success in this role.

A Day in the Life

Execution:

• Design, develop, validate, and maintain reusable data analytics, visualizations, and automated approaches for SOX internal control testing, operational and technology audits, system implementation reviews, third-party risk reviews, and continuous monitoring activities
• Support the execution of SOX controls testing procedures:
  • Conduct walkthroughs with business owners throughout the company to document the design understanding of internal processes, including via process narratives and flowcharts
  • Performance of detailed internal controls testing, including underlying information used in a control, such as information technology system reports

• Review third-party System and Organization Controls (SOC) reports and related documentation, evaluate control exceptions and complementary user entity controls, assess their relevance to company processes and controls, and support follow-up with business and vendor owners.
• Support the execution of operational, technology, or compliance Internal Audit projects:
  • Assist with developing audit project scope
  • Perform business process or information technology testing procedures or corresponding analysis, documentation of detailed audit workpapers
  • Identify risks, audit observations, and opportunities for improvement
  • Prepare observations and recommendations, as well as status reports provided to Management

Learning and Development:

• Attend training and share learnings to build Internal Audit, Internal Controls, Risk Management, and/or Governance awareness on the team and throughout the business
• Assist in evaluating, implementing and using tools to enhance process effectiveness

Scope and Impact:

• Conduct reviews of specific processes and operations via data analysis, interpretation of intangible or unusual factors, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to continually refine and enhance existing processes and identify potential new opportunities to further drive audit effectiveness and efficiency through the use of technology and data analytic tools.

• Analyze information technology and business process controls, identify risks and recommend innovative data analytic approaches.

• Accountable for the execution of assigned SOX, Internal Audit, Risk Management, and/or Compliance projects of varying complexity and scope areas covering: financial, operational, strategic, technology and/or compliance risks. 
• Help deliver long term value to the business by developing continuous auditing/monitoring capabilities by promoting the use of data analytics in operations and ongoing monitoring by the business.
• The position has no fiscal responsibilities.

You'll Come With

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, information systems, data analytics, computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, with strong academic credentials, required.

• Progress towards professional certification, CPA, CIA, CISA or other relevant certification preferred.

Experience:

• 1-3 years related professional experience in combination of public accounting, corporate accounting, IT and/or internal audit with industry experience (retail, consumer business) preferred.

Skills and Abilities: 

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with the Microsoft 365 suite are required.

• Ability to utilize computer assisted auditing techniques and software to conduct data extraction and analysis

• Working knowledge of data analysis and automation tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, Tableau, SQL, Python, ACL, IDEA, or comparable platforms is preferred, together with the ability to learn new tools quickly.

• Apply computer-assisted audit techniques to extract, reconcile, transform, analyze, and visualize data from multiple systems. Assess data lineage, completeness, accuracy, access, retention, and privacy considerations, and document validation procedures sufficiently to support reliable audit conclusions.

• Ability to use approved generative artificial intelligence and automation tools responsibly to support research, documentation, data analysis, and process improvement while protecting confidential information, validating outputs, maintaining professional skepticism, and complying with company policies.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally, build effective cross-functional relationships, manage competing priorities, exercise professional skepticism, maintain confidentiality, and present data-driven conclusions to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise.
• Ability to work in excess of standard hours, as needed.

Burlington Stores is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship by the company. 

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here! 

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00