Principal Internal Auditor

Principal Internal Auditor Location Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX : Department: Internal Audit Our Company Promise We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer. : Job Summary All of Southwest's People come together to deliver on our Purpose; Connecting People to what's important in their lives through friendly, reliable, and low-cost air travel. The Principal Internal Auditor delivers on our Purpose by performing assurance assessments of high-risk processes by providing an objective examination of evidence for the purpose of providing an independent assessment o f governance, risk management, and control processes for the organization. This role joins the Technology-focused Internal Audit pod and will perform reviews of technical IT processes to evaluate the ef ficacy of control design and effectiveness. The Principal Internal Auditor is an analytical thinker who is excited about the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the improvement of Southwest's operations, risk management, and governance processes. Additional details: The culture of Southwest Airlines means we embrace a flexible workplace and value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. This role is a hybrid position based out of our Corporate Campus in Dallas, TX, which requires Employees to work onsite on our Corporate Campus at least three days a week.?The Department designates the specific three days of the week Employees must work on-site. U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available . Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer.?We continue to look for opportunities to reflect the communities we serve, and welcome applicants with diverse thoughts, backgrounds, and experiences. Responsibilities Conduct, oversee, and direct multiple audits and/or projects, usually of a complex nature Focus on the most significant risks in the audit universe, while performing ongoing risk assessment to determine scope of assigned audits and other special projects Identify and communicate meaningful, value-added solutions to business risks Supervise, participate in, and ensure the quality of risk assessments, evaluation of controls, development of audit plans, testing strategies, audit findings and conclusions Deliver plans, schedules, and timelines, and monitor reports/dashboards to Internal Audit Leadership in support of managing work efforts in the Department Provide coaching and guidance on the use of frameworks and methodologies to peers and staff Apply statistical models in audit procedures for items within a class of transactions to highlight audit weakness in the entire class of transactions, allowing Internal Audit to make confident conclusions about the larger population of transactions Use data management techniques such as data queries, data editing, and data cleansing, to produce a valid and comprehensive data set to be analyzed Provide data driven support for deficiencies identified and leverage strong business acumen to influence recommendations that introduce efficiencies or productivity Lead the Internal Audit Days in the Field program, coordinating the experience including the materials, presentation, and follow-up questions. Lead the Internal Audit Intern program, recruiting efforts, onboarding, development of goals, and educational efforts on behalf of the Internal Audit Department May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of risks, audit trends and best practices, and data analysis techniques Knowledge of internal controls related to financial, operational, and/or compliance risk Knowledge of System Development Lifecycle for complex development projects Knowledge of IT audit (application controls, general IT controls) and project management (project management methodology, system development methodology and software quality) Knowledge of database designs and administration Knowledge of the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Skilled in considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one Ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, which does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem Ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events) Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems Ability to conduct difficult conversations in conveying the results of an audit to a professional manner to Leadership including Officers of the Company Education Required: High School Diploma or GED Experience Expert-level experience, expansive and far reaching knowledge in Accounting, risk management, audit techniques and methodologies, data analytics, or airline operations Tableau or equivalent data visualization tool Alteryx or equivalent data analysis tool Physical Abilities Ability to perform work duties from limited space work station/desk/office area for extended periods of time Ability to communicate and interact with others in the English language to meet the demands of the job Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed and accuracy to meet the demands of the job Other Qualifications Must maintain a well-groomed appearance per Company appearance standards as described in established guidelines Must be a U.S. citizen or have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 Must be at least 18 years of age Must be able to comply with Company attendance standards as described in established guidelines Pay & Benefits: Competitive market salary from $107,650 - $119,600 per year* depending on qualifications and experience. For eligible Leadership and individual contributor roles, additional bonus opportunities are available and awarded at the discretion of the Company. Benefits you'll love: Fly for free, as a privilege, on any open seat on all Southwest flights (your eligible dependents too) Up to a 9.3% 401(k) Company match, dollar for dollar, of your eligible pay, per paycheck * Potential for annual Profit-sharing contribution toward retirement - when Southwest profits, you profit** Explore more Benefits you'll love: Pay amount does not guarantee employment for any particular period of time. **401(k) match contributions are subject to the plan's vesting schedule and applicable IRS limits ***Profit-sharing contributions are subject to plan's vesting schedule and are made at the discretion of the Company. Southwest Airlines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please print/save this because it won't be available after you apply. Job Posting End Date 04/07/2024