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Looking for 3 to 4 year Auditor – 10% travel – 40 to 45 hour work week!

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 Summary: The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for performing individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Senior Internal Auditor may often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel. 

Responsibilities:

  • Developing internal audit scope.
  • Performing internal audit procedures and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed.
  • Assisting Internal Audit management with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee.
  • Identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas.
  • Providing input to the development of the annual internal audit plan.
  • Championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
  • Performing follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues.
  • Directing and reviewing the work performed by other internal audit personnel, including resources from the co-sourcing firm.
  • Represents internal audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings, and with external organizations.
  • Developing and maintaining productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings

 

Experienced Required:

2+ years of private industry experience and/or public accounting with knowledge of accounting, finance and internal control areas

Travel – less than 10%

 

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IT Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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IT Auditor

Position Description:

 

The Information Technology Auditor may be involved in all phases of an audit, including planning, project execution and communication, as directed by the associated project supervisor. The IT Auditor will work with the audit team and business personnel to understand information technology controls, determine and assess risks within processes, identify controls and deficiencies and provide recommendations to improve processes under review. Finally, the IT 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 Management Information Systems, Accounting or Finance
  • Professional Certification, such as CISA, CIA, or CPA or certification candidate preferred
  • 1 – 3 years experience in technology auditing and risk management positions
  • 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
  • Ability to travel 25 to 35%

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn

Spanish Speaking Internal Auditor – Houston – dcd@fittsroberts.com

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SUMMARY

  • Prepare, Conduct, Discuss and Document Internal Audits in group companies of the North and Latin America regions.

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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment.

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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.

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  • Perform special projects

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    RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Review key financial information and determine if it is adequately stated in the Management Accounts/Financial Statements and supported.

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  • Check compliance with internal guidelines from Group and regional levels

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  • Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and make value recommendations to improve the overall control environment

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  • Follow up on implementation of agreed action plans

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  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost-effective control, cost savings, and revenue enhancement.

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  • Adequately document and support all audit findings

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  • Prepare audit reports that effectively communicate audit findings, potential risk, and recommendations

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  • Communicate effectively with all levels in an international organization

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  • Perform special audits at the direction of the V.P. of Corporate Internal Audits as well as participation in special projects

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    REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCES

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field ideally with professional certification (e.g. CPA or CIA)

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  • Minimum of 3 years auditing experience with public accounting firm (e.g. Big 4) or in industry

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  • Knowledge of international accounting standards

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  • Excellent knowledge of internal controls and operational procedures and processes

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  • Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels and from foreign countries

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  • Strong English and Spanish language skills

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  • Knowledge of application systems such as Microsoft Office

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  • Willingness to travel frequently to countries in the North and Latin American regions

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  • Knowledge of distribution industry would be an advantage

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    INTERNAL CONTACTS

  • Corporate Headquarter in Germany (esp. Corporate Internal Audit Department)

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  • Local country and Finance management in the regions

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  • Regional CEO and CFO Latin America

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    EXTERNAL CONTACTS

  • External auditors and advisors (lawyers, consultants)

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    ORGANIZATIONAL FRAMEWORK

  • Reports to Vice President Corporate Internal Auditor (based in Germany)

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  • Direct reports: none

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    SALARY RANGE: $55k to 65k

     

    Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor, Audit Manager for Local CPA FIRM

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    Job Description

    Our client is seeking energetic and creative professionals to join their dynamic team. This local CPA firm offers work like balance, paid overtime and a great opportunity for advancement!

    Job Description:
    In this audit staff position you will work primarily in clients’ offices supervising the work of other auditors and performing audit procedures and preparing audit workpapers. You will have responsibility for audit planning under a risk based model, evaluating internal controls, preparing financial statements, testing compliance with government contracts, and handling special assignments.

    • Senior Audit candidates must have at least a bachelor’s degree in accounting and be a certified public accountant (or pursuing). Senior auditors must have three or more years of audit experience
    • Audit Supervisors / Managers must have at least six years of previous experience in financial statement audits
    • Previous experience in non profit audit and accounting is also a plus.

    Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com

    Diane Delgado LeMaire | Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com  | http://cfstaffing.blogspot.com/| www.dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com| www.twitter.com/CPARecruiterHOU| www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire

    2 Senior Auditors Needed, Houston Texas – CPA Firm

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    Do you really love working for a CPA firm, but need a little more WORK / LIFE balance????? We have the right opportunity waiting for you. One of clients is looking to add 2 senior auditors to their practice. The CPA Firm works with small and large organizations including high net wealth individuals, schools, foundations, musuems, agencies, small businesses and much more. The office is very casual and the hours are flexible. They offer paid overtime. The ideal candidate is a CPA (or eligible to sit for exam) with at least 2 to 6 years of Audit experience. They like team players! Please email your resume to dcd@fittsroberts.com to find out more information. https://dianedelgadolemaire.wordpress.com http://twitter.com /CPARecruiterHOU http://www.linkedin.com/in/dianedelgadolemaire