Senior Internal Auditor, SOX

About the role

KLA is looking for a Senior Internal Auditor focused on SOX assurance. The role involves executing internal control testing and process walkthroughs across key financial reporting areas, partnering with control owners and external auditors, and helping streamline testing and reporting with automation and emerging technology. The posting notes that there is no current opening, but invites applicants to express interest in future opportunities.

Key responsibilities

• Execute SOX control testing and process walkthroughs, documenting results clearly and on time
• Review testing documentation (workpapers, evidence) with peers and give actionable feedback
• Work with control owners on control design, evidence expectations and timelines
• Coordinate with external auditors on documentation requests, design assessments and follow-up questions
• Support control certification and other SOX assurance activities
• Identify ways to streamline and automate audit workflows, and pilot or build improvements on the team's emerging technology roadmap
• Contribute to operational audit engagements (planning, fieldwork, reporting)

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics or a related field, or a Master's degree in a related field
• Five years of experience in internal or external audit, or three years with a Master's degree
• Preferred: CPA and/or CIA (or progress toward certification)
• Preferred: experience with Optro (formerly Auditboard) or similar GRC applications
• Willing to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally, and work with global teams across time zones

Required skills

• Working knowledge of accounting fundamentals, internal controls, risk assessment and audit methodology
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage work with milestones and escalate risks or blockers promptly
• Interest in Generative AI for audit; preferred experience with tools such as CoPilot, Claude, ChatGPT or Gemini

What we offer

• Pay range of $84,400 to $143,500 depending on role, level and location
• Possible performance incentive programs and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, tuition reimbursement, EAP, paid time off and family care leave