Sr. Internal Auditor Job Summary

Under direct supervision from the VP, Internal Audit, the Sr. Internal Auditor will plan, design, and execute various types of audits

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform internal audits in accordance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
• Determine scope of audits in conjunction with the Internal Audit Manager
• Perform risk assessments in various audit areas assigned.
• Review internal policies and procedures and existing laws, rules and regulations to determine applicable compliance and the adequacy of underlying internal controls.
• Coordinate with auditee management during an audit, or on an as needed basis on possible changes to processes/controls and/or systems to add value to the department or to remediate identified process/control gaps.
• Obtain an understanding of and document key business processes and internal controls and assess the design of these processes and controls
• Design audit work programs/test scripts, conduct audit testing of specified areas and identify reportable issues
• Perform follow-up on the status of outstanding issues
• Write accurate, clear and easy to follow audit documentation (clearly describe the work flows, the scope of audit work performed, results of test work, and any control or compliance deficiencies noted).
• Work independently, with limited direction, and provides supervision to audit staff/consultants as directed by the Internal Audit Manager
• Review work papers and supporting evidence on audits performed by audit staff/consultants
• Clearly and concisely communicate audit progress verbally and via written emails, memos and reports.
• Evaluate the adequacy of management’s response to audit findings and recommendations and follow up on corrective action plans.
• Prepare draft audit report of the findings and recommendations to management.
• Conduct exit meetings to discuss preliminary audit findings with client management.
• Support external auditors by providing requested information
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal network; participating in professional organizations
• Maintain the confidentiality of sensitive audit and company information.
• Assist Internal Audit Manager with projects relating to subsidiaries/branches

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related fields.
• CPA, CIA, or CFE certification preferred
• 4+ years experience (Big 4/6 a plus) performing risk based integrated audits/SOX projects, internal audit, review of SEC reporting and risk/fraud.
• Previous financial services experience highly preferred