Senior Audit Consultant, Risk Advisory and Assurance Services

Overview

As the parent company overseeing our nine distinctive brands worldwide, Carnival Corporation provides integral support and strategic direction across departments. We aim to deliver unforgettable happiness to guests through extraordinary cruise vacations while honoring the integrity of every ocean we sail, place we visit, and life we touch. As a team member, you will help lead in innovative and sustainable cruising, delivering memorable vacations and building borderless connections.

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

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Audit Consultant, Risk Advisory and Assurance Services. This hybrid role is based in our Miami office and supports our Holland America, Seabourn and Princess brands. You’ll perform end-to-end reviews of key business processes and controls to provide independent assessments of their design and effectiveness, and communicate results to senior management. You’ll also leverage best practices to enhance operational effectiveness and efficiency.

• Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage.
• Perform walkthroughs to understand processes & controls, identify risks, and develop tests.
• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking to assess controls.
• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and determine root causes and impact.
• Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.
• Prepare succinct, accurate reporting to communicate audit results.
• Lead effective meetings and present to management on issues/opportunities identified.
• Partner with management to develop action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes.
• Effectively manage project progress, including budget and milestone tracking and reporting.
• Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans.
• Adhere to RAAS policies and procedures, ensure consistency and completeness of working papers, and comply with IIA Standards.
• Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program.
• Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior management to position RAAS as a partner for risk management.
• Undertake training, networking and studies to ensure continuing professional development.
• Support an ethical and compliant culture, demonstrating integrity, honesty and respectful treatment of others, and willingness to speak up on misconduct or concerns.

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Accounting or Business.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CIA preferred (or in progress).
• Minimum 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience with a Big 4 or management consulting firm, or in a highly matrixed environment or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship).
• Integrity, objectivity, and a high degree of professionalism.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface 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 (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams).
• Commitment to dedication, service ethic, and ability to work effectively in a team.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Holland America cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B).

This role requires working from a Carnival office in South Florida Tuesday through Thursday each week. Employees may work from home on Mondays and Fridays. Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

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