The Senior Internal Auditor will support in the planning, execution, and reporting of internal audit engagements. They will provide oral and written reports to reflect the findings of their work and assist in various activities related to risk assessment, issue management, assurance, and consulting.
Primary Responsibilities:
Plan, execute, and report on internal audit engagements based on the company's internal methodology and International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards).
Perform financial, operational, compliance, and special audits on the company's business activities to identify risks and controls that may impact the control environment, financial information integrity, or achievement of business objectives.
Conduct and document risk-based audits, including planning, control walkthroughs, control testing, documentation, and reporting of results, adhering to the Standards.
Identify risks, controls, and concerns in audit areas and discuss potential findings with audit leadership and business owners.
Demonstrate advanced knowledge in risk and controls, plan comprehensive audits, conduct detailed risk assessments, document processes/controls, and provide recommendations for improvement.
Prepare accurate, objective, constructive, and timely written audit reports to express an opinion on the adequacy of internal controls and ensure broad understanding of areas requiring corrective action. Identify root causes and develop recommendations for improving existing systems and functions.
Assist in performing risk assessments and annual strategic planning of audits.
Follow up on identified issues to assess the effectiveness of remediation efforts.
Maintain information confidentiality in compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
Overnight travel required infrequently.
Requirements
Qualifications
To successfully perform this job, the individual must be able to satisfactorily fulfill each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the necessary knowledge, skill, and ability. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in accounting or a related financial field
At least 5 years of experience in internal audit within a financial institution
Experience in conducting risk-based audits
Advanced proficiency in Excel and Word, with the ability to learn and apply auditing software
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Highly desirable to have "Big 4" public accounting/consulting experience
Preferred to be a Certified Internal Auditor
Preferred to be a Certified Public Accountant
Skills and Abilities:
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, allowing for effective collaboration with business process owners.
Proficient in reading, interpreting, analyzing, and evaluating documents such as policies, procedures, standards, financial information, and laws/regulations.
Strong critical thinking skills to assess the adequacy of internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.
Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to variable situations, even in the absence of established standards. Can comprehend a variety of written, oral, diagram, or schedule inputs.
Familiarity with the COSO framework and the ability to apply its concepts.