Audit Planner, Contract Compliance

Revenew International•Houston, TX

21d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Audit Planner, Contract Compliance supports the Senior Audit Planner and works directly with clients to gather contract documents, data, and key audit information. The role assesses when and what audit approach is needed to effectively audit clients’ suppliers. It identifies and documents potential risk exposures based on client interviews and contracts to prepare auditors for upcoming contract compliance reviews. The Audit Planner also contacts suppliers to explain the audit process and establish audit schedules and strategies. This hybrid position is based at the Houston, Texas headquarters and requires 2–3 days in the office. Travel to client facilities is required for approximately 5% of working time. The position is classified as exempt and is in a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and at least two years of audit-related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to conduct effective interviews with client and supplier personnel to set up supplier audits.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information from business process systems such as PeopleSoft, SAP, JD Edwards, and Oracle.
Ability to assemble audit guidelines and contract information clearly in a prescribed style and format.
Ability to present information effectively to senior management in client and supplier organizations.
Excellent leadership qualities.
Successful completion of pre-employment background screenings, including a 10-panel drug test.

Responsibilities

Maintain databases and schedules that support the supplier auditing group.
Ensure contract information is complete, including receipt of all amendments and signed copies.
Interview key stakeholders to determine contract understanding and intent.
Review supplier contracts and contractual intent to help prepare for audits.
Present due diligence findings to key stakeholders.
Send correspondence to clients and suppliers, including buyer questionnaires, data requisitions, and surveys.
Identify and document potential risk exposures from client interviews and contracts to prepare auditors for contract compliance reviews.
Monitor client-supplier relationships throughout the audit process.
Define sampling strategies and generate audit samples from supplier-provided populations.
Prepare reports for internal management and clients about audit schedules, potential audit candidates, and potential or actual audit recovery amounts.
Contact suppliers to explain the audit process and set the audit schedule and strategy.
Travel to client facilities to perform duties of the position and arrange necessary travel accommodations and services.