Internal Auditor

16*
Deadline to Apply: Open until filled
*qualifications may warrant placement at a different job level

Performs internal audit activities designed to measure the efficiency and effectiveness of policies, procedures, standards, controls, performance and objectives. Functions in an analytical capacity. Coordinates all activities related to an audit or multiple audits, including leading the development and execution of test steps to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of business processes and reporting results to management.

• Plans, coordinates and conducts internal audits.
• Identifies and evaluates the effectiveness of controls of business operations and related information systems.
• Designs tests of controls.
• Develops scope and objectives for the audit, including facilitating and leading discussion with management to support rationalization for in scope/out of scope criteria.
• Performs engagement risks assessments and creates audit programs with appropriate test procedures with minimal to no guidance.
• Assists the business in determining risks and controls as well as impacts of those activities.
• Provides detail workpapers which documents results of executed test procedures.
• Performs reviews of workpapers and assists management in achieving quality standards.
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, inefficiencies, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
• Prepares and presents formal oral and written reports on audit findings.
• Collaborates and communicates with multiple levels of the organization on identified risks, internal controls, audit findings, and closure meetings.
• Determines process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
• Mentors/coaches team members on departmental standards, audit practices, etc.
• Inspects account books and accounting systems or information systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted accounting or information system procedures.
• Examines records and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Examines and evaluates financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Evaluates whether the organization’s objectives are reflected in its management activities.
• Recommends process improvements for the department and organizational units which are audited.
• Assists department management with the annual risk assessment and audit planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• In depth knowledge of sampling techniques
• Advanced knowledge in process improvement methodologies
• Extensive experience with Process Mapping / Flowcharting
• Awareness of process improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, Focus, PDCA, 4DX, etc)
• Experience in creating an operational audit program from scratch