Lead Internal Auditor

Kansas City National Security Campus•Overland Park, KS

14h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the planning, executing and reporting the results of internal audits across the organization, including financial, operational, compliance and subcontract audits. The Lead Internal Auditor will serve as a business partner to help ensure controls are designed and operating effectively to mitigate risks to achieving organizational objectives. This position presents an opportunity to work with diverse teams, cultivate leadership abilities and develop skills in IT, Financial and Operational Management.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Business Administration from an accredited university with a major in one of the areas below: Accounting (prefer an emphasis in Internal Audit), Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems Technology/ Science
7 or more years audit experience, with 3 years as an internal auditor
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
United States Citizenship
Ability to work on-site as directed by management and as determined by the needs of the business
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance (some positions require additional DOE designations)

Nice To Haves

Experience with analysis of business risk and internal control evaluation processes
Certification as CIA, CFE, CISA or CPA, with a preference for CIA or CISA certification

Responsibilities

Leads or conducts internal, subcontract audits and management requests as assigned, ensuring work is completed in compliance with IIA Auditing Standards.
Research and analyze audit and/or financial statement related issues
Leads in the preparation of the annual risk assessment and internal audit plan
Assign and monitor resources allocated to engagements and ensures timely audit plan completion
Assists in the preparation of departmental internal procedures and ensures that the departmental manual is up to date and in conformance with IIA Standards
Coordinate and represent Internal Audit in audits with outside oversight organizations
Record promised corrective action plans into follow-up tools and perform timely follow-up in accordance with Departmental procedures
Lead the annual internal quality assessment review and support the 5 year Peer Review process
Review the Prime Contract and subsequent modifications, and maintain departmental database of potential unallowable cost areas.
Department subject matter expert on the prime contract.
Maintain liaison with outside professional organizations to keep the department abreast of evolving audit techniques and practices
Perform work paper review for other internal audit team members as directed