Internal Auditor

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Thoroughly document work performed with clear explanations to illustrate understanding of concepts as well as support the procedures performed and conclusions reached to reduce the need for rework.
• Complete assigned tasks and audit testing in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and established engagement procedures/guidelines.
• Manage assigned tasks by applying adequate time management skills and communicating resource needs to prioritize and complete projects within established milestones and/or in response to rapidly changing business needs.
• Apply intellectual abilities necessary to absorb and apply new information, follow engagement procedures, and ask questions to gain a thorough understanding.
• Develop professional skepticism and curiosity, including the ability to probe for answers and apply sufficient root cause analysis of observations, continuous issues, or internal control weaknesses, and identify potential solutions.
• Recommend new ways of approaching engagements to add value and create efficiencies as well as overall efficacy including expanded use of CAATs.
• Synthesize information and use intuition and guidance from audit leaders to exercise judgment and critical thinking, including making decisions through independent verification.

Requirements

• Associates degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Technology
• Minimum of 1 year job-related work experience or Bachelors degree (or higher) in leu of work experience
• Proficiency in utilizing Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional products including ability to research, learn, and apply features not previously utilized
• Ability to learn more complex Microsoft Excel features, such as, formulas (v-lookup, concatenate, etc.), subtotal, text to columns, and advanced pivot tables

Preferred

• 1-2 years work experience in public accounting, internal audit, and/or financial services industry