Under the general direction the Internal Auditor is responsible for performing professional level audit work individually or as a team leader to review the goals, performance objectives, and impact of a variety of financial, operational and compliance programs in conformance with company policies and procedures
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans and conducts independent internal audits and reviews in support of the Company s annual internal audit plan, including leading and participating in a wide variety of financial, operational, regulatory, and special reviews
Develops audit test programs and performs audit tests to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls
Utilizes data analysis software to perform statistical analyses of data
Performs research to understand and summarize laws and regulations or other requirements and assesses if functions and programs being evaluated adhere to applicable requirements
Prepares audit findings and recommendations that clearly communicate risks, in terms of impact to the business and root cause, and key audit issues from a senior management and Audit Committee perspective
Meets with clients / auditees to communicate audit results and recommendations
Provides periodic updates to management and the Internal Audit Senior Vice President and Assistant Vice President regarding status of audits and other projects in process
Develops and maintains effective business relationships and partnerships with audited areas to ensure mutual understanding of audit scope, procedures, and reporting progress
Provides assistance and guidance to external auditors to ensure a timely and efficient completion of their audits
Develops skills necessary for advancement to other opportunities within the company or within the Internal Audit team
