Primary Responsibilities:

• Together with the IA team, assist the Director and Vice President of Internal Audit in developing a global audit plan using a risk based methodology

 

• Develop procedures, schedules, priorities, and programs to align Internal Audit objectives and goals with the strategies of the corporation.

 

• Perform advanced, specialized, and/or managerial auditing work in multiple disciplines.　The position holder is likely to be called upon to be a team member, or team leader, on various operational audits and special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment skills.

 

• Communicate and present audit results confidently at various levels of the organization (Senior VPs, VPs, Directors, Managers, and Staff).

 

• Develop and manage risk assessment methodologies, design risk management tools and be responsible for assessing risk factors and identifying high-risk areas within various divisions and companies in the organization.

 

• Undertake comprehensive planning and risk assessments relating to different audit assignments to ensure the engagement identifies exposures and potential business risks and opportunities.

 

• Manage / assist / complete 12 – 15 individual Internal Audit assignments per year. This will require a motivated individual who is able to work independently and manage Internal Audit staff, and those from third party organizations, or from groups outside Internal Audit (guest auditors).

 

• Develop and maintain a risk monitoring system and adjust audit plans to address high-risk areas.

 

• Provide expertise in auditing and accounting standards and performance criteria, audit requirements, and information technology skills.

 

• Develop and maintain productive and effective customer and staff relationships.

 

• Teach, train and mentor internal audit staff and coach staff outside of the Internal Audit department.

 

• Prepare complex value-adding audit reports in a readable format using advanced writing skills.

 

• Coordinate the daily activities of the Internal Audit team.

 

• Use data interrogation and other computer tools to data mine and facilitate audit projects.

 

• Use project management tools to oversee project progress.

 

• Identify and communicate changes in professional standards, pronouncements, laws, guidelines and audit requirements.

 

• Assist in maintaining a control risk self-assessment system to facilitate compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act 2002.

 

• Attend and/or conduct internal meetings and participating in the training of internal auditors.

 

• Present and/or participate in continuing professional education classes and training courses for Finance staff.

 

• Ensure that detailed audit work is focused effectively on areas assessed as high risk, thus ensuring maximum payback from the assignment.

 

• Present audit recommendations clearly and concisely to management and ensure subsequent written audit reports are issued timely.

 

• Ensure all approved audit recommendations are implemented in accordance with agreed upon action plans.

 

• Stay abreast of best practices both internally and externally and provide a channel for introducing those practices to the company.

 

• Be a role model for the company’s values and demonstrate the highest ethical standards.

 

• Ensure that the Internal Audit intranet web site delivers value-added materials to the organization.

 

• Other duties as needed.

 

Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required

 

• Must have an active CPA or CIA. CFE or CGAP certification is a plus.

 

• A minimum of seven (7) years experience in auditing / accounting / finance, including supervisory and project management experience is required.

 

• Must have a minimum of five (5) years public or industry audit experience.

 

• Able to travel up to 25% with overnight stays.

 

• Strong working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is a plus.

 

• Working knowledge of Governmental contracting regulations and associated reporting requirements is a plus.

 

• Experience performing investigations is a plus.

 

• Requires strong verbal and written communication skills including experience presenting audit results to all levels of personnel.

 

• Must demonstrate ability to influence and educate others including senior management.