Director of Internal Audit

The role of the Director of Internal Audit is to oversee and direct the activities of the Internal Audit Department. The work requires expertise in auditing, including financial and operational audit functions.

Essential Job Duties

• Determine, plan, supervise the work of the internal audit staff in the performance of their audits,

• Develop and update audit programs and checklists,

• Plan and monitor audit work schedules,

• Develop policies and procedures necessary to carry out the responsibilities and accomplish the goals of the Internal Audit Department,

• Formulate and establish audit practices and procedures to ensure that the Department’s goals are met,

• Coordinate Department audits with the independent auditors,

• Meet with all levels of management, as well as the Audit Committee to discuss audit plans and results and make recommendations to resolve audit findings requiring corrective action,

• Supervise, review and participate in training of Internal Audit Department Team members,

• Develop training plans to educate institute Directors on duties/responsibilities of Internal Audit Department,

• Perform special audit-related projects as assigned,

• Direct the preparation of the Department’s annual budget requests,
• Attend required training/professional development events and maintain appropriate certification(s) and license(s),
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.