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Auditor roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Large financial institutions, Big Four firms, and multinational corporations file LCAs regularly for audit positions across assurance, internal audit, and compliance functions.
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Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid, and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions, and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
SUMMARY OF THIS ROLE
This position provides an opportunity for a motivated audit professional to contribute to Global Payments’ Audit Services Group while developing core audit and IT skills.
The role supports the execution of testing of IT General Controls for existing and new SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports and IT SOX general controls across the mainframe, cloud, and distributed environments. The position also includes assisting in planning, testing & other project execution, and follow-up activities. This position provides the opportunity for future career advancement, exposure to senior leadership, and some travel opportunities.
Familiarity with common SOC and SOX regulatory frameworks and expectations as well as cloud auditing is preferred.
WHAT PART WILL YOU PLAY?
- Assist in conducting assurance reviews and audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting the company’s business processes and information systems.
- Assist in the execution of the audit process, including planning, client coordination, fieldwork, data analysis, work paper documentation, and remediation validation, with direction from senior team members.
- Understand business and IT processes to identify risks and evaluate internal controls.
- Document thorough understanding of business processes, including the role of technology in supporting the process. Effectively perform testing of automated business process controls and IT general controls.
- Assess information technology design and operating effectiveness, particularly related to application and infrastructure logical access, change management, and operations, as well as more common information security considerations.
- Assist in evaluating root cause factors, extent of risk, and mitigating/compensating controls for audit testing exceptions.
- Document detailed work papers in a consistent and high-quality manner while executing project tasks in adherence to established timelines.
- Assist the project manager to assess the adequacy of the corrective action(s) taken by management, stakeholders, or process owners to improve governance, risk management, and control issues.
- Effectively communicate audit results, their impact and assist in developing recommendations for corrective actions with the project manager, external audit partners, and/or management.
- Build and develop Audit Services Group’s brand within the company through meaningful relationship building.
- Assist in coordinating audit activities with management, co-source providers, and external auditors.
- Enable continuous improvement of the Audit Services Group by identifying and communicating enhancement opportunities to department leadership.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN THIS ROLE?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of relevant audit and risk management experience.
- Knowledge of auditing principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of audit information. Knowledge of IPPF Standards, IIA best practices, auditing principles and practices, as well as the analysis and reporting of audit information.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Management, Information Technology, or other similar degrees.
- Experience with common internal control frameworks and guidance, including Sarbanes-Oxley, SSAE 18 (SOC 1 and SOC 2, both type 1 and type 2 reports), and 2017 AICPA Trust Services Criteria for a SOC 2.
- CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCAK, CPA, or other relevant certification(s).
- Big Four audit experience preferred.
- 10-15% travel requirement, including some international travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with multiple internal control frameworks, including NIST, Cloud Controls Matrix, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, COBIT, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and ITIL.
- Big Four or similar firm audit experience.
- Payment Processing, Financial Services industry, Merchant Acquiring, and Consumer and Business Financial Solutions experience.
WHAT ARE OUR DESIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES?
- Audit and/or consulting experience in most of these areas:
- Information technology controls, including access controls, systems development and change management, IT operations, cloud fundamentals, and information and data security.
- Payment Processing/Merchant Acquiring industry, transaction processing, and settlement.
- Automated business process controls.
- Experience in testing information security controls at the application, operating system, and database layers – including logical access, change management, operations, and information security controls considerations.
- Demonstrate project management skills, including: prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.
- Ability to execute assigned tasks with little instruction on day-to-day work, generally receiving general instructions on new assignments.
- Assist in tailoring project approaches based on areas of key risks and assist in evaluating audit procedures to maximize the value of each audit project.
- Pursue work with enthusiasm, energy, drive, and team collaboration. Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Establish and build effective relationships. Collaboratively work with management to improve internal controls and processes.
- Knowledge and/or willingness to fully utilize the Microsoft and Google Workspace product suites for conducting meetings, collaboration, email, and other activities as needed. Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams is preferred.
- Knowledge of AuditBoard and familiarity with executing projects within AuditBoard or another Audit software is preferred.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpayments.com.
INTRODUCTION
Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid, and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions, and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
SUMMARY OF THIS ROLE
This position provides an opportunity for a motivated audit professional to contribute to Global Payments’ Audit Services Group while developing core audit and IT skills.
The role supports the execution of testing of IT General Controls for existing and new SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports and IT SOX general controls across the mainframe, cloud, and distributed environments. The position also includes assisting in planning, testing & other project execution, and follow-up activities. This position provides the opportunity for future career advancement, exposure to senior leadership, and some travel opportunities.
Familiarity with common SOC and SOX regulatory frameworks and expectations as well as cloud auditing is preferred.
WHAT PART WILL YOU PLAY?
- Assist in conducting assurance reviews and audits to evaluate the design and effectiveness of controls supporting the company’s business processes and information systems.
- Assist in the execution of the audit process, including planning, client coordination, fieldwork, data analysis, work paper documentation, and remediation validation, with direction from senior team members.
- Understand business and IT processes to identify risks and evaluate internal controls.
- Document thorough understanding of business processes, including the role of technology in supporting the process. Effectively perform testing of automated business process controls and IT general controls.
- Assess information technology design and operating effectiveness, particularly related to application and infrastructure logical access, change management, and operations, as well as more common information security considerations.
- Assist in evaluating root cause factors, extent of risk, and mitigating/compensating controls for audit testing exceptions.
- Document detailed work papers in a consistent and high-quality manner while executing project tasks in adherence to established timelines.
- Assist the project manager to assess the adequacy of the corrective action(s) taken by management, stakeholders, or process owners to improve governance, risk management, and control issues.
- Effectively communicate audit results, their impact and assist in developing recommendations for corrective actions with the project manager, external audit partners, and/or management.
- Build and develop Audit Services Group’s brand within the company through meaningful relationship building.
- Assist in coordinating audit activities with management, co-source providers, and external auditors.
- Enable continuous improvement of the Audit Services Group by identifying and communicating enhancement opportunities to department leadership.
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN THIS ROLE?
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- 1-3 years of relevant audit and risk management experience.
- Knowledge of auditing principles and practices, and the analysis and reporting of audit information. Knowledge of IPPF Standards, IIA best practices, auditing principles and practices, as well as the analysis and reporting of audit information.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Auditing, Business Management, Information Technology, or other similar degrees.
- Experience with common internal control frameworks and guidance, including Sarbanes-Oxley, SSAE 18 (SOC 1 and SOC 2, both type 1 and type 2 reports), and 2017 AICPA Trust Services Criteria for a SOC 2.
- CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCAK, CPA, or other relevant certification(s).
- Big Four audit experience preferred.
- 10-15% travel requirement, including some international travel.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with multiple internal control frameworks, including NIST, Cloud Controls Matrix, AWS Cloud Adoption Framework, COBIT, FFIEC, PCI-DSS, ISO27001, and ITIL.
- Big Four or similar firm audit experience.
- Payment Processing, Financial Services industry, Merchant Acquiring, and Consumer and Business Financial Solutions experience.
WHAT ARE OUR DESIRED SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES?
- Audit and/or consulting experience in most of these areas:
- Information technology controls, including access controls, systems development and change management, IT operations, cloud fundamentals, and information and data security.
- Payment Processing/Merchant Acquiring industry, transaction processing, and settlement.
- Automated business process controls.
- Experience in testing information security controls at the application, operating system, and database layers – including logical access, change management, operations, and information security controls considerations.
- Demonstrate project management skills, including: prioritizing tasks, balancing workload, anticipating next steps, and adapting to change.
- Ability to execute assigned tasks with little instruction on day-to-day work, generally receiving general instructions on new assignments.
- Assist in tailoring project approaches based on areas of key risks and assist in evaluating audit procedures to maximize the value of each audit project.
- Pursue work with enthusiasm, energy, drive, and team collaboration. Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.
- Establish and build effective relationships. Collaboratively work with management to improve internal controls and processes.
- Knowledge and/or willingness to fully utilize the Microsoft and Google Workspace product suites for conducting meetings, collaboration, email, and other activities as needed. Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft Teams is preferred.
- Knowledge of AuditBoard and familiarity with executing projects within AuditBoard or another Audit software is preferred.
Global Payments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Global Payments provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law. If you wish to request reasonable accommodations related to applying for employment or provide feedback about the accessibility of this website, please contact jobs@globalpayments.com.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as an Auditor
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation standards
USCIS requires that your degree field directly relates to auditing work. A degree in accounting or finance is straightforward, but a business administration degree may need supporting documentation tying your coursework to audit-specific competencies.
Use OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
Look up the prevailing wage for your audit role by SOC code and location before you receive an offer. Employers must meet DOL wage levels, so knowing the floor helps you negotiate from an informed position rather than guessing.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to identify companies that have filed LCAs for auditor and accountant roles. Employers already familiar with H-1B sponsorship for finance roles move faster and avoid the delays that come with first-time filings.
Distinguish internal audit from public accounting roles
Internal audit roles at corporations often sponsor H-1B without requiring CPA licensure, while public accounting firms may need you licensed before or shortly after hire. Clarify licensure expectations during screening to avoid offer complications at the filing stage.
Request premium processing when timelines are tight
If your OPT or current status expires soon, ask your employer to file Form I-907 for premium processing. USCIS guarantees a decision within 15 business days, which matters if your start date aligns with a fiscal year-end audit cycle.
Confirm your employer's E-Verify enrollment before accepting
Auditors pursuing STEM OPT extension aren't covered under audit SOC codes, so E-Verify matters primarily for compliance. Any employer sponsoring your H-1B must complete the I-9 process, and E-Verify enrollment signals they have established onboarding procedures for international hires.
H-1B Visa Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an auditor role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Auditor positions typically qualify as specialty occupations because they require a bachelor's degree or higher in accounting, finance, or a directly related field. USCIS evaluates the specific job duties rather than the title alone, so roles with broader generalist responsibilities may need additional employer documentation linking the duties to a specialized degree field.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for auditor positions?
Financial services firms, Big Four and regional accounting firms, healthcare systems, manufacturing conglomerates, and large technology companies all file LCAs for audit roles regularly. You can find employers with verified H-1B filing history for auditor positions on Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data by role and employer.
Do I need a CPA license to get H-1B sponsorship as an auditor?
Not necessarily. H-1B eligibility depends on your degree, not your licensure status. Internal audit, IT audit, and compliance audit roles at corporations rarely require a CPA as a condition of hire or sponsorship. Public accounting firms are more likely to require or expect CPA licensure, often within a defined period after your start date.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect auditor job seekers?
Most for-profit employers are subject to the annual H-1B cap, which means your petition enters the lottery held each April for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT when you apply, cap-gap rules protect your work authorization through September 30 if your petition is selected. Universities and certain nonprofits are cap-exempt, which means year-round filing without a lottery.
What SOC code applies to auditor roles and why does it matter?
Auditors are typically classified under SOC code 13-2011 (Accountants and Auditors) according to O*NET. This code determines the prevailing wage your employer must certify on the LCA, which DOL requires before USCIS processes the H-1B petition. Misclassification between audit and financial analyst codes can trigger compliance issues, so confirm the SOC code with your employer before the LCA is filed.