Internal Auditor II

About the role

The Internal Auditor II performs professional internal auditing work. This involves conducting performance, operational, financial, and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; and providing key input to the development of the risk-based annual internal audit plan.

Responsibilities

• Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
• Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, composes summary memos, and prepares working papers.
• Analyzes findings and prepares recommendations for impact on operations.
• Mets with management to discuss findings and obtain responses.
• Assists external auditors in performing year-end audits.
• Provides support during the development and/or implementation of new applications or technology to ensure proper controls are considered and included.
• Conducts special projects and assumes other responsibilities at the request of the Director, Internal Auditor or Portico management.
• Prepares concise, well-written, objective audit reports for presentation to Portico management.
• Affairs with areas of risk and internal controls throughout Portico Benefit Services to determine the scope and objectives of the audits.
• Prepares or revises audit programs.
• Records findings in the Audit Findings database.
• Completes finding follow-up to ensure recommendations have been implemented or are in the process of implementation in accordance with management’s report response.
• Maintains accurate time allocation data for projects and/or audits.
• Develops and maintains productive team-oriented client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
• Represents internal auditing on organizational project teams and at management meetings.
• Ensures compliance with department standards and Institute of Internal Auditing Standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
• Understanding of the IIA Global Standards.
• Understanding of church plan (403(b)) rules and regulations.
• Possess strong business and information technology knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, technical, interpersonal, and written/oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with common indicators of fraud.
• PC literate in but not limited to Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations for improvement.
• Experience in research using various media.
• Experience on using AI tools.

Education

A four-year degree in accounting, finance, or related field.

Experience

Minimum five years of audit experience. Experience in Health Care, Benefits, and/or Investment Auditing is helpful.

Starting Pay Range

$68,500-80,000

Benefits

Portico offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes premiums paid for health care coverage, 10% employer retirement contribution, and competitive time off and wellness benefits.