Senior Audit Analyst
Vaco Financial is assisting our Memphis based client in their search for an Senior Audit Analyst.
Summary :
The Internal Audit department provides independent and objective audit, advisory, and strategic assurance services to various business units or functions in support of the company's enterprise-wide audit program.
The objective of these services is to provide high quality assurance, advice, and insight to help improve and ensure the company's risk management, governance, and internal control processes are adequately designed, operating effectively, and consistent with the expectations and / or requirements of the board of directors, management, and regulatory authorities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Monitors and reports on the internal audit activity to ensure compliance with Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards, industry, regulatory, department, corporate standards / guidance, and Code of Ethics.
- Prepares periodic reports regarding the effectiveness of the audit and assurance services department on behalf of the Professional Practices Manager.
- Develops and maintains productive audit staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings / trainings and serves as a departmental resource.
- Responsible for completing some quality assurance reviews on the audit workflow, audit workpapers, project files, and risk assessments and reporting the results.
- Complete other special assignments and projects for the department as instructed by the Professional Practices Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Additionally, the qualifications listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or abilities required in this position :
- Bachelor's degree (4-year accredited college).
- 4+ years of related auditing experience.
- Good fundamental understanding of internal audit practices.
- Current on industry and IIA best practices in methodology, training, and quality assurance.
- Understanding of Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, analytical, problem-solving, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- High level of tact and ability to communicate complex and potentially sensitive issues to various levels of management.
- Strong skills in conflict resolution, auditor's judgment, risk-based auditing, and sound decision making.
- Professional certification (CIA or CPA preferred; or ability to obtain within 24 months of hire.