Internal Auditor

Internal Audit Support Specialist

Serves as a key resource in the day-to-day operations of Internal Audit by providing management with administrative and audit project support. Coordinates internal and external audits, including facilitating documentation requests, and scheduling meetings between outside auditors and management. Responsible for assignments that are sensitive in nature and require sophisticated interaction with high-level contacts, both internally and externally. Serves as a central point of contact and liaisons with other departments and groups.

Essential Functions of the Job :

• Provides project support reviewing audit requests and identifying responsible departments, drafting email communication, coordinating auditing schedule for all audit requests / projects from regulatory agencies, and external auditors.
• Maintains necessary files and database that includes documentation of the request, effective and due dates, acknowledgment to the auditor, communications regarding the requests and responses, and the final responses.
• Schedules meetings as needed and reviews audit inquiries and facilitates requests for documentation with the corresponding departments to ensure a timely delivery to regulatory agencies, and external auditors as appropriate.
• Interacts and communicates with members of the various departments, management and external vendors and handles confidential information.
• Tracks and follows up with corresponding internal departments and auditors; assists in evaluating the sufficiency of documentation / responses; ensures corrective action has been taken in response to audit findings / recommendations; escalates any issues for the awareness of the management team for further actions.
• Maintains and tracks audit schedules; follows up with appropriate personnel for information relating to outstanding issues identified, and the distribution of auditor correspondence.
• Proofreads emails and correspondence and demonstrates professionalism in interactions with internal and external customers including auditors / examiners.
• Ensures deadlines are met, quality work is performed, and reports are accurate and written in an understandable manner.
• Builds relationships with internal customers and external vendors and obtains an understanding of priorities, projects and preferences in order to meet expectations.
• Performs or assists with internal audits requested by the Manager as needed.
• Assists in preparing routine and ad-hoc reports as requested.
• May review and revise policies and procedures proposed by auditors and / or regulators to meet the internal and regulatory requirements.
• Make recommendations for improving departmental policies and procedures based on audit findings and outcomes.
• Serves as a back-up and resource for other department team members, including other senior accounting staff, when needed.

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Experience Required (Minimum level of experience) :

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Universal Requirements :

Pre employment requirements include I-9, physical, positive background and reference check results, complete application, new hire orientation, pre-employment PPDs.