Internal Audit - Staff/ Senior

About Ouster

At Ouster, we build sensors and tools for engineers, roboticists, and researchers, so they can make the world safer and more efficient. We've transformed LIDAR from an analog device with thousands of components to an elegant digital device powered by one chip-scale laser array and one CMOS sensor. The result is a full range of high-resolution LIDAR sensors that deliver superior imaging at a dramatically lower price. Our advanced sensor hardware and vision algorithms are used in autonomous cars, drones and many other applications. If you’re motivated by solving big problems, we’re hiring key roles across the company and need your help!

About the role

We are seeking an Internal Audit Staff/Senior to support the Company’s Internal Audit function and SOX program. Reporting to the Assistant Internal Audit Manager (based in Thailand) and  Internal Audit Manager (based in the US), you will have broad exposure to the operations of the Company and will interact with leaders across Finance, Legal, HR, Operations, Sales, Engineering and IT as well as our external auditors and advisors. This individual will be a hands-on contributor, supporting the in-house management of Ouster’s SOX compliance effort and Internal audit plan. You will perform and assist in planning, organizing, and executing the SOX testing program throughout the Company with guidance from the Manager of Internal Audit as well as Head of Internal Audit. This role presents an excellent, long-term path for career development at Ouster, Ouster Internal Audit is committed to recruiting and developing great talent.

This is a hybrid role requiring 2 to 3 days per week on-site at our Bangkok office. We strongly encourage candidates to live within a sustainable commuting distance, as relocation benefits are not offered for this position. Given our San Francisco headquarters (PST/PDT), you must also be prepared to periodically adjust your schedule to accommodate US business hours for critical meetings and peak season demands, ensuring seamless collaboration with US-based teams.

This person ideally possesses manufacturing or technology industry experience, with a focus on SOX compliance/controls testing in a multinational organization with US-based reporting requirements. The candidate must have knowledge of process flow mapping, design and documentation of controls, controls testing, evaluation of control deficiencies and remediation plans. Additionally, the candidate must have the ability to effectively coordinate with partners (external auditors, outsourcing partners, control owners), demonstrate superior communication (written and oral) and organizational skills. Experience of working on IT controls is an added advantage.

You will be joining a world-class Internal audit team that tracks and seeks to understand the factors driving our growth and success. We help our entire organization achieve our operational and financial goals while embodying our company values. We ensure our objectives are feasible and work closely with all teams to ensure they have the resources they need to achieve our ambitious mission-enabling all teams to work together effortlessly.
 

Key responsibilities:

• Execute hands-on SOX and operational audit testing for assigned process areas, ensuring all procedures, including controls testing and key reports testing, are complete and compliant.
• Prepare and maintain high-quality, detailed audit documentation and work papers in the audit management software (e.g., Workiva), including supporting the maintenance and update of SOX materials (Flowcharts, RCMs).
• Utilize basic data analytics to support audit testing and analysis where directed, aiding in enhanced audit coverage.
• Participate in and support full internal audit engagements, assisting with planning, risk assessments, and data analysis.
• Support the entire control lifecycle, including assisting in process walkthroughs and helping the team evaluate and document the design of new controls or changes to existing controls.
• Manage deficiency documentation and tracking, supporting the preparation of SAD analysis and assisting the IA Manager with monitoring the status of all outstanding audit and control remediation action items.
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with process owners to facilitate effective testing and support the implementation of new controls.
• Collaborate directly with the external audit team on PBCs, samples, and requests for assigned areas to facilitate efficient external audits.
• Support integrated audit coverage by assisting the IT Audit function with testing of key financial systems and relevant application controls.
• Draft clear and concise audit reports and supporting documentation of findings and recommended practical solutions.
• Stay informed of regulatory changes, best practices, and assist the IA Manager with dashboard and documentation updates as needed

We acknowledge the confidence gap at Ouster. You do not need to meet all of these requirements to be the ideal candidate for this role. To thrive in this role, you have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• At least 2 to 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or audit.
• Demonstrated experience working with US-listed multinational companies or US-parented companies, with exposure to SOX or similar internal controls compliance requirements.
• Professional fluency in both Thai and English (written and verbal) is required to interact with local teams and US-based management.
• Willingness and ability to periodically adjust work schedule to overlap with US Pacific Time (PST/PDT) to attend necessary meetings and manage busy season demands with US-based colleagues.
• Exposure to ERP, such as NetSuite, SOD analysis, and Fraud risk assessment.
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of financial reporting and internal control principles, internal audit approach and methodology, and the COSO framework, preferably with experience using US GAAP or IFRS.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Exposure to working with external auditors and SOX audits.
• Relevant professional certifications, such as CA, CPA, CIA, or CISA are a plus.
• Skills in data analytics, query, or scripts are a plus.