Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description:

Major Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the audit planning process by assisting in the development of audit objectives and detailed test procedures to effectively address key controls and risks.
• Develop work papers that support the audit program objectives and conclusions reached during testing.
• Adhere to IIA Standards and IAS guidelines for workpaper documentation.
• Assess business systems/processes to identify key control points and risks, documenting findings using narrative and/or flowcharting techniques.
• Draft audit conclusions, discuss potential issues with clients, and prepare summary communication documents as needed.
• Execute all phases of the audit process for moderately complex projects with supervision.
• Participate in risk assessment activities, creation of audit tools, establishing client relationships, and sharing relevant information.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Criteria:

• Contribute to savings through improved efficiency of operating department processes, more effective internal controls, and potential revenue recoveries.
• Interpret and analyze situations based on established concepts and guidelines, making decisions in conjunction with the AIC on less defined issues.
• Develop solutions to complex problems and interact regularly with various Regional management, Internal Audit management & staff, and external auditors & consultants.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication.
• Conduct assigned audit projects independently and/or with team members, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and developing corrective action plans.

Requirements:

• Professional auditing or comparable experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in applying internal auditing principles in accounting, financial, and operational environments, including business functions and IT systems.
• Strong general accounting, financial, and business skills.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve business problems within a team setting.
• Ability to research and identify best practices.
• Proficiency with general audit software such as ACL, TeamMate, etc.
• Skilled in documenting business processes and internal controls in narrative and/or flowchart formats.
• Basic project management skills and ability to adapt quickly to changing demands.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to persuade, articulate, and defend positions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and Lotus Notes.
• Demonstrated understanding of ethical behavior and the ability to address ethical issues constructively.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, information systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience required.

License/Certification:

• One of the following certifications is required or actively pursued: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Additional Job Details:

• Required Level of Education: Bachelor’s
• Preferred Level of Education: Bachelor’s
• Years of Related Experience: 5+
• Specific Systems Knowledge Required: N/A
• Specific Systems Knowledge Preferred: N/A
• Any Required Certifications?: Not required, but CIA or CPA preferred
• Expected Shift: 8 AM to 5 PM
• Interview Process: Hiring Manager + Possible Panel Interviews with Audit Managers/Staff
• FDA Approver: Debbie Lew
• Top Three Responsibilities: Audit testing, interviews and walkthrough documentation, report writing
• Top Three Skillsets Needed: Communication, skepticism, analytical skills
• Additional Notes: Mpme