Job Description

Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and P&O Cruises Australia, united as Holland America Group, offering world-renown vacations at sea to travelers around the globe, are building a dynamic, unified organization to serve its highly experienced teams in both our corporate offices and on board our ships.

We’re looking for an amazing Senior Audit Consultant to fill this role, which is hybrid and can be based in our Seattle or Miami offices. You’ll be responsible for performing end to end reviews of key business processes and controls in order to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness. Further, they leverage best practice to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks.

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Group is looking for in its Senior Audit Consultant role. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage

• Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly

• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls

• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact

• Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk

• Prepare reporting to communicate audit results

• Lead meetings and present to management on issue/opportunities identified

• Partner with management to develop appropriate action plans

• Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting

• Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans

• Adhere to the RAAS departmental policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA Standards

• Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program by performing testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting

• Support the data driven assurance program by reviewing results and using judgment to determine potential control breakdowns and opportunities for continuous improvement

• Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned

• Develop an effective working relationship with management to ensure RAAS is viewed as a partner for managing risk

• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development

This is a hybrid position that may be located in either Seattle WA or Miami FL

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, ideally in Accounting or Business

• Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA is preferred (or in progress)

• Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship)

• Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management

• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions

• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills

• Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm

• Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques

• Prior success conducting external and/or internal audits

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and Teams

• The success of the individual will also be determined by their dedication, service-ethic, and ability to work as an effective team member

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

What You Can Expect

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family

• Health Benefits

• 401(k)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Training & Professional Development

• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement

• Rewards & Incentives

• Base Salary Range: $84,100.00 to $113,600.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees. Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at: https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact recruiting@hollandamericagroup.com

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