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External Auditor (Quality Assessment Services)
Location: Houston, TX (Remote/On-site as required)
Contract Duration: May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026
Engagement Length: Approximately 8–12 weeks
Job Summary:
Our client is seeking qualified External Auditors to conduct external quality assessment services for the client's. The selected auditors will perform a comprehensive peer review of the Internal Audit (IA) activity to assess conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Code of Ethics. This engagement will provide a detailed evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement within the IA function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct a thorough review of audit work papers, reports, and related documentation.
- Assess whether the IA activity conforms to the 2025 IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the IA function based on its charter, governance expectations, and strategic direction.
- Identify opportunities for enhancing IA policies, procedures, and coordination with external auditors.
- Determine internal auditing perceptions through interviews and surveys with executive management, governance, and stakeholders.
- Provide recommendations to improve IA performance, add value to management, and enhance credibility.
- Prepare a detailed written report outlining observations, compliance status, areas for improvement, and successful internal audit practices.
Qualifications & Requirements:
- Proven experience conducting external quality assessments and peer reviews in accordance with IIA Standards.
- Extensive knowledge of internal audit methodologies, quality assurance processes, and best practices.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Experience working with government entities or healthcare institutions is preferred.
- Ability to initiate services promptly upon contract execution.
- Availability to complete the engagement within the expected 8–12-week timeframe.
Deliverables:
A comprehensive report detailing:
- Opinion on conformance with the 2025 IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
- Objectives, scope, and methodology of the assessment.
- Observations specific to internal audit performance.
- Identification of successful practices and areas for improvement.
- Recommendations for continuous enhancement of IA activities.
