Job Description
High-profile Senior Auditor (SA) performing financial and operational audits of business units under the general direction of an Audit Manager (AM) in the Internal Audit Department (TIAD). The SA ensures that audits evaluate the overall internal control environment, appropriately assess financial/operational/business risks and address all identified areas of concern, and monitor compliance with policies and procedures and sound business practices. The SA presents findings and recommendations in meetings and formal reports.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1.Plans and conducts assigned audits of business units, often without assistance or direct (on-site) supervision.
2.Maintains high departmental standards and quality of audit projects by (a) preparing workpapers (w/p’s) for assigned projects which contain adequate documentation and provide an adequate basis for reporting, and (b) preparing draft audit reports in connection with w/p’s to assure full and complete reporting in a professional manner.
3.Actively participates in the planning, documentation, testing and reporting phases of the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance project across business unit.
4.Interacts with other departments to support the development, standardization and maintenance of policies and procedures.
5.Follows up on significant audit findings and recommendations to ensure timely and adequate corrective actions have taken place.
6.Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM JOB SPECIFICATIONS
1.Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field. Masters degree a plus.
2.At least four years of progressively more responsible experience in one or more of the following types of auditing: Internal, Financial, Operational, External (Public Accounting) or Information Systems.
3.At least two years of experience planning and conducting audits.
4.Certification as a CIA, CPA, CMA, CISA and/or CFE desired.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
1.Thorough knowledge of audit procedures, including planning, techniques, tests, and sampling methods involved in conducting audits and of the requirements set forth in the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
2.Thorough knowledge of the principles, procedures and practices of accounting, including maintaining financial records and recording transactions.
3.Organized, energetic, flexible and self-motivated, with an analytical mind. Able to gather, analyze and evaluate facts. Able to work independently, often without assistance or on-site supervision.
4.Able to initiate, promote and lead positive changes within a diverse organization. Able to overcome organizational and individuals’ resistance to the change effort.
5.Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 50%), primarily within the Americas but with possible occasional trips to Europe and/or Asia.
6.Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally (able to interview persons to extract information of a sensitive nature) and in writing, is essential in this role.
7.Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships within TIAD and with all levels (from clerks/staff to top management) of the businesses which comprise the company. Able to gain the confidence, respect and trust of management and staff through attributes such as professionalism and positive attitude.
Send your resume in Word format to doug@hobbstowne.com.
(2019)
