The Internal Audit job is responsible for providing management and expertise for the organization's internal audit services department. This job plans and conducts complex internal audits under the general direction of the audit executive/director and in compliance with audit standards, schedules and regulatory expectations. This job also works on problems of diverse scope involving assessment of risk, interpreting audit results and developing recommendations for remediation. The individual manages projects and serves as a subject matter expert regarding the evaluation of the adequacy of the company's internal control structure and effectiveness, effectively communicating complicated risk and control considerations to management, peers, external auditors, subordinates and others. Additionally, the manager makes decisions on complex technical issues dealing with risk assessment, regulatory compliance and controls issues having moderate to high impact to the organization.
Key Responsibilities and Duties- Establishes the audit team and then provides guidance to subordinates and/or peers in the conduct of an audit and monitors progress and quality against stated audit objectives and department requirements.
- Delivers audit results within the agreed upon annual audit plan and recommends remediation solutions where control weaknesses have been identified.
- Establishes or recommends standards and long-term goals for the area managed, as well as methods to improve the operational efficiency of existing processes.
- Develops and presents remediation solutions where control weaknesses have been identified, providing recommendations on risk and control strategies and works with business management to track and monitor resolution of audit issues.
- Conducts reviews of audit reports completed by less experienced team members and approves or makes adjustments for final reporting.
- Manages audit project teams and engagements through the full lifecycle.
- Works on problems of diverse scope using the organization's risk based internal auditing methodology.
- Utilizes advanced Microsoft Excel skills and working knowledge of data analytics and other relevant tools (e.g. Power BI, Tableau, Python) to perform effective and efficient audits.
- Collaborates with and leverages data analytics and information technology specialists, as appropriate, to identify and implement advanced testing methods.
Educational Requirements- University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience- 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
Licenses and Certifications- CPA required Or
- CIA required Or
- Chartered Accountant required
Physical Requirements- Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work
Career Level 8IC
Required Experience:- 5+ years of Audit, Risk and/or Control Testing Experience Required
- CPA, CIA or Chartered Accountant Required
Preferred Experience:- 7+ years of Audit, Risk and/or Control Testing Experience Preferred
- Project Management Experience
- Experience Leveraging Data Analytics for Control Testing
- Microsoft Office, SQL or Teammate
- Experience Developing Others
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Related Skills
Adaptability, Auditing, Audit Process Improvement, Communication, Critical Thinking, Data Analysis, Problem Solving, Relationship Management, Technology Systems
Anticipated Posting End Date:2026-02-14
Base Pay Range: $106,000/yr - $155,000/yr
Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).
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