Internal Audit Manager – West Houston – 115K plus bonus – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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.

Senior Auditor – Greenspoint 15% Travel – 70 to 75K – dcd@fittsroberts.com

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Dianedelgadolemaire

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:

Senior Auditor I

Location:

Greenspoint Area

Reports to:

Director of Internal Audit

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Position requires ability to provide oversight, training and guidance to junior auditors, and directly assist management in the conduct regular and special purpose audits. Position will also require that the associate become a mentor up to three staff auditors. Position requires industry knowledge and the practice of auditing. Also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills for extensive report writing responsibilities.

This position requires approximately 15% travel.

Education and Experience Requirements:

A Bachelors degree in Accounting and CPA. Minimum three years working experience in Auditing. Public Accounting experience a plus. Certifications in other related specialties (CFE, CIA, CMA, CISA) highly desirable.

Management reserves the right to change the duties and responsibilities set forth herein at any time.

Physical Requirements:

This is primarily a sedentary office position which requires the ability to occasionally bend, stoop, reach, lift, move and carry office materials and supplies weighing 25 pounds or less. Finger dexterity is required to operate a computer keyboard and calculator. Position requires the ability to drive to audit location during the day, and lift audit bag weight.

Additional Requirements:

Candidates should be flexible and able to adapt to the audit approach to each assignment. Good sense of judgment, positive attitude and ability to deal effectively with auditees.

This position outlines the basic tasks and requirements for the position noted. It is not a comprehensive listing of all job duties of the associates.

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

Posted on April 22, 2011 by Dianedelgadolemaire

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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Internal Audit Manager – dcd@fittsroberts.com – Houston

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Responsibilities

The Internal Audit Manager is responsible for leading the Sarbanes-Oxley effort for the corporation and help ensure compliance. In addition this responsibility includes involvement with individual internal audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing internal audit scope, performing internal audit procedures, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units, focusing on financial, IT and operational processes. The Manager will also assist Internal Audit Director with periodic reporting to the Audit Committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business. The Manager will often direct and review the work performed by other internal audit personnel.

Qualifications:

Work on supporting management with the development and maintenance of key controls identified for Sarbanes-Oxley.

Understanding of internal control concepts and experience in applying them to plan, perform, manage and report on the evaluation of various business processes/areas/functions.

Ability to work independently, with limited required direction and guidance, and provide appropriate direction to other internal audit project team members.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.

Exhibit the leadership skills needed to sell ideas and obtain management buy-in for constructive change.

Understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.

Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.

Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.

Desired Qualifications

Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

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

Prior industry experience is a plus.

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IT SOX Coordinator

Posted on October 11, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Project Responsibilities:

Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (e.g. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
Facilitates documentation of design of processes and User Acceptance Testing or acts as reviewer as appropriate
Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:

Work with Internal Audit to perform IT Audit testwork
Manage listing of application controls and production reports
Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
Communicates testing support needs and data requests
Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
Perform field visits
Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.

Job Knowledge/Experience:

A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience
Experience with Change Management including User Acceptance Testing required
Must be able to multi-task
Excellent communication skills
Minimum of 5 years accounting/IT/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.
Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo
Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background
Outstanding organizational skills
Proficient in MS Office such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access; Visio a plus

License(s):

CISA and or CPA preferred

SOX Coordinator (IT & Financial) – Houston, Texas

Posted on September 14, 2010October 6, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Description

Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 responsibilities:

Conduct annual and ongoing significant account reviews and ensure testing is properly documented within SOX work papers
Document Division specific key SOX controls and their related attributes/test descriptions, utilizing the standard SOX RCM
Review/distribute/implement SOX guidance as it is issued, participate in global guidance update calls, and modify Division SOX program appropriately
Provide testing status updates to SOX Core Team on a real-time basis
Prepare write-ups of any new deficiency identified via management testing, and submit them (along with updates to existing items) to SOX Manager on a real-time basis
Identify Division SOX training needs and participate/facilitate training
Respond to KPMG meeting and documentation requests – liaise with KPMG contact directly to arrange SOX planning sessions, walkthroughs, and facilitate the integrated audit approach
Establishes and communicates testing timeline with the divisions
Manages and executes all aspects of test preparation, execution, and coordination with process owners
Facilitates detailed review, executed by Controllers, of test results and test summary for completeness and accuracy
Communicates testing support needs and data requests
Manages status reporting and facilitates meetings to clarify test results, as needed
Ensures testing project binders and all documentation is maintained
Obtains first draft of remediation plans from Controllers (or process owners) and updates TOE results with plan, owner, and target remediation date
Assists the divisions in documenting desk level procedures and system operating manuals
Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate
Perform field visits
Follow through on management responses to internal and external auditor recommendations

Project Responsibilities:

Actively participates in company top 8 initiatives (eg. Data Integrity, Dashboards, End-to-End Process Improvement, M&A) as advisor on processes and controls
Facilitates documentation of design of processes or acts as reviewer as appropriate
Ensures action plans are established and tracked in key hotspot areas of concern
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects concurrently
Identify opportunities for more efficient and effective business processes and controls;

Build internal systems knowledge and manage other on-going division related projects;

Participates in the division forecasting, planning, and analysis process, as appropriate;

Some travel (20-25%) as needed

Education/Training:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.) Visio a plus

Job Knowledge/Experience:

A self starter that demonstrates strong leadership and success as a project manager with previous SOX compliance experience

Excellent communication skills

Minimum of 5 years accounting/audit experience, 3 years of public accounting experience is a plus.

Strong analytical and root cause analysis capabilities; challenges the status quo

Strong process re-engineering, flowcharting, and data analysis background

ERM experience a plus

Experience in building KPI/Dashboards that lead to strong entity level controls framework based upon new COSO guidance

SEC background a plus

AVP – SOX Compliance, Houston, Texas

Posted on February 2, 2010 by Dianedelgadolemaire

Job Title: Assistant Vice President – Director – SOX Compliance

Department: Internal Audit

Reports To: Vice President Corporate Internal Audit

Summary: Directs, manages and coordinates the development and maintenance of companies documentation, analysis, evaluation and testing of internal controls, and reports to senior management on the status of companies system of internal control for Sarbanes Oxley compliance. Works closely with financial officers at multiple locations and related business process owners to ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively.

Responsibilities:

Consults, analyses, recommends and implements improvements in the alignment of companies financial, operational and administrative business processes in order to increase effectiveness and efficiency.
Provide consulting services to organizational management and staff.
Assist with the development of the annual audit plan.
Provide training, coaching and supervision to staff.
Maintains all organization and professional ethical standards.

Has direct responsibility for compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in matters of financial and operational controls and disclosure requirements as mandated by the Act. This includes strict adherence to the company’s Business Conduct Statement and Code of Ethics. The emphasis will be on compliance with financial procedures and protocol, internal controls, and maintaining the highest level of workplace behavior.

Qualifications:

Strong project management and analytical skills.
Strong knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley compliance and reporting requirements.
Considerable knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Audit

Experienced Required:

8+ years of auditing, accounting and reporting experience, preferably with 2+ years of experience in the insurance industry.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work closely with people at al levels of the organization and facilitate the implementation of corrective action.
Works independently under general direction with excessive latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
Significant experience with Excel and with audit and financial software systems.
Working knowledge of ACCESS and SQL databases.
Strong written, verbal and presentation skills.

Education/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field with CPA/CIA credentials.
Prefer CPA with 5+ years of public accounting experience or CIA with 6+ years of internal audit experience.
A graduate degree in businesses administration, accounting or a related field is desirable.

Travel Required:

20% travel required to perform SOX walkthroughs and audits at other locations.

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