Senior Auditor - Audit, Risk and Compliance

About the position

The Senior Auditor will lead risk-based operational, financial, and compliance internal audits necessary to promote the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information. This role involves evaluating compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and analyzing the system of internal controls. Additionally, the Senior Auditor will perform audit work related to the annual financial statements audit, employee benefit plan audits, and special investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive audit programs designed to achieve the audit objectives identified in the annual audit plan.
• Leads audits of financial, administrative, and operational systems throughout the company within established budgets, target dates, and quality standards.
• Utilizes computer-assisted audit techniques as needed to maximize audit effectiveness and efficiencies and prioritizes workload to meet customer needs and departmental goals.
• Assesses risk exposures within each audit engagement and makes recommendations for additional audit procedures as necessary.
• Reviews, analyzes, tests, and documents various systems, procedures, and internal controls; analyzes business processes and workflows.
• Prepares audit workpapers according to department and professional standards.
• Prepares professional, clear, concise audit reports and memorandums for management with appropriate and practical recommendations for improvements.
• Ensures all report findings are adequately supported by workpaper documentation and are reviewed with management.
• Solicits management involvement in developing report recommendations.
• Maintains technical proficiency in all areas of auditing, accounting, and industry issues.
• Works in partnership with public accountants to facilitate the completion of the annual financial statements audit and employee benefit plan audits.

Requirements

• College degree with a major in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis on Accounting.
• Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is preferred.
• Minimum of two years of public accounting or internal auditing experience with an emphasis on financial audits and internal controls testing.
• Specific knowledge and skills in auditing.