Senior Internal Auditor

About the role

Lead and/or perform audits and special reviews to identify and evaluate key operational risks and related controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the audit scope, objectives, control review outline, and audit program for assigned audits and other projects as appropriate.
• Interview management and staff in audit areas and summarize/document operations, procedures, and controls.
• Develop audit programs based upon the identified controls and risks and perform audit testing.
• Prepare workpapers that record and summarize data and audit observations in the department's workpaper software.
• Evaluate controls for assigned audit area and determine if controls are operating effectively.
• Develop recommendations where gaps exist to improve risk and control effectiveness.
• Document and discuss with management the gaps and discovered weaknesses in accounting, operational procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare audit reports to summarize audit observations and recommend solutions to management.
• Provide guidance to staff auditors assigned to assist with the performance of audits.
• Review and approve work prepared by assigned staff.
• Assess the skills of assigned staff and provide guidance and coaching where needed.
• Apply risk and control concepts to scenarios encountered and identify potential issues. Recommend solutions to identified issues.
• Ensure all audit conclusions are based upon a complete understanding of the processes, circumstances, and risks in the areas audited.
• Serve as an ongoing resource to all employees for assistance with real time questions about operations and processes.
• Assist with the monthly verification of outstanding audit issues.
• Perform testing as appropriate to verify procedures implemented in response to identified issues. Document testing performed.
• Assist with the effort to increase the department's use of computer-assisted audit techniques and continuous monitoring.
• Serve on committees throughout the Foundation to ensure internal controls are appropriately considered.
• Perform other duties as assigned concerning the general mission of the Internal Audit department.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Five years' experience in internal audit or the attest function
• Audit Certification – Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)

Preferred Qualifications

• One of the above audit certifications plus a Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience auditing Workday system

Pay

$75,000 to $112,000/year