About the position
The Office of Internal Audit is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor that will perform the duties and responsibilities of an Internal Auditor, such as serving as the lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance internal audits for assigned organizational areas and functional activities throughout The Johns Hopkins Institutions in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan approved by the respective Audit Committees. The role involves setting clear expectations for the audit team, coordinating assignments, monitoring productivity, and ensuring high-quality output. The Sr. Internal Auditor will also serve as a technical resource to other team members and perform assigned duties in accordance with accepted professional standards requiring independence and objectivity, knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures, and good business practices.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the lead in the development, implementation, and evaluation of internal audits.
- Set clear expectations for audit team, coordinate assignments, monitor productivity, and ensure high quality output.
- Document current operating practices through interviews, observation, investigation, and testing.
- Test transactions and analyze results of testing.
- Identify underlying causes and contributing factors to noted problems.
- Prepare formal written reports expressing conclusions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system.
- Plan internal audits by gathering relevant background information.
- Negotiate audit parameters with Manager/Sr. Director.
- Design appropriate internal audit programs and time budgets.
- Communicate recommendations to management through clear written and oral means.
- Perform follow-up internal audits to evaluate management's implementation of Action Plans.
- Monitor project status and report progress and issues to project lead or director.
- Oversee the activities of Internal Auditors to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects.
- Participate in personnel development training and performance evaluation programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or related field required.
- Five or more years Accounting or Audit Experience required.
Nice-to-haves
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Masters in Business Administration (MBA) preferred.
- Supervisory experience.
- Non-profit, Higher Education and/or Healthcare industry experience preferred.
Benefits
- Total rewards package that supports employees' health, life, career, and retirement.
