Internal Auditor

 

Position Description:

 

The Internal Auditor may be involved in all phases of an audit, including planning, project execution and communication, as directed by the associated project supervisor. The Internal Auditor will work with the audit team and business personnel to understand both financial and operational controls, determine and assess risks within processes, identify controls and deficiencies and provide recommendations to improve processes under review. Finally, the Internal Auditor may be involved in special projects and/or company initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with process owners and control owners in areas under review, conveying the department’s guiding principles of integrity, objectivity, innovation, excellence and teamwork
• Develops audit programs designed to evaluate reliability of financial information, effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Documents business processes, identifying key controls and identifying process improvement opportunities
• Performs audit fieldwork
• Monitors compliance with established policies, procedures and sound business practices
• Promotes implementation of best practices to strengthen internal controls
• Prepares, assembles and organizes work papers documenting audit procedures performed
• Communicates status and findings to supervisor throughout course of audit
• Drafts audit reports, detailing audit procedures performed and findings (including strengths and weaknesses)
• Assists with preparation of control reports, status reports, scorecards and presentations
• Finalizes audit reports, incorporating management responses
• Complies with departmental policies and procedures
• Assists with special projects, as needed

 

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, preferred in Business-related field
• Professional Certification, such as CIA, CPA or CISA or certification candidate preferred
• 3 – 5 years experience in auditing and risk management positions OR 4 -7 years experience in drilling or manufacturing industries with progressing levels of responsibility
• General understanding of business and accounting principles

 

Interested candidates should demonstrate:

• Broad understanding of internal control principles, design, evaluation and remediation and general computing controls
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Professionalism
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Service-oriented approach
• Solid work ethic
• Team-player attitude
• Proficiency with PC-based tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and computer assisted auditing tools