Senior Internal Auditor

Associa • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor provides management with independent, risk-based, and objective assurance, advice, and insight. This role plans, performs, and documents multiple audits of financial and operational controls and information systems, and examines the adequacy of information systems, policies, procedures, and controls. The work may identify opportunities for improvement and produce recommendations to increase efficiency and reduce costs.

The position audits moderately complex areas, performs general information systems controls testing, and takes on increasingly complex systems audits as knowledge grows. It evaluates risks, investigates unusual data patterns and allegations of fraud, develops audit programs and tests, and makes recommendations supported by cost/benefit considerations. The Senior Internal Auditor prepares reports and presents results to management, assists external auditors, and provides consulting expertise to business projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration; must be CPA eligible.
• At least 5 years of internal or external audit experience.
• Understanding of GAAP, auditing standards, the COSO internal control framework, governance, audit techniques and testing, information systems, and financial and operational controls.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Ability to understand company systems, transaction processing, and how multiple systems interface and interact.
• Ability to identify when AuditBoard Analytics or similar computer-assisted audit techniques could improve audit efficiency or effectiveness.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to obtain information and explain deficiencies, risks, and recommendations in understandable, non-technical language.
• Awareness of developments in financial, operational, and systems areas, including regulatory and compliance updates, data retention, confidentiality, and governance.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff while providing instruction and guidance.
• Objective, questioning mindset and proactive critical-thinking skills, including identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Strong time-management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines while meeting quality expectations.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to communicate audit findings constructively.
• Demonstrated success in process improvement and cross-functional collaboration.
• Proactive problem-solving ability and a collaborative approach to working with corporate and branch-level teams.
• Obtain CPA or CIA within the first year.

Nice To Haves

• Combination of public accounting and industry experience.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or CPA/CIA candidate status.
• Experience with D365 and AuditBoard.
• Experience in multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
• Experience conducting fraud investigations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document multiple audits of financial and operational areas and controls, including general information systems controls testing.
• Investigate allegations of fraud and unusual data patterns, and assess risks independently.
• Evaluate financial, operational, accounting, and information systems policies, procedures, and controls; identify weaknesses, improvement opportunities, and needed policy changes.
• Perform financial analysis of branches and departments to identify unusual items, variances, or areas for further review.
• Develop audit program steps and specific audit tests in accordance with the COSO framework, the audit work plan, and audit objectives, including for areas without prior audit files or history.
• Work with Internal Audit management and other auditors to design tests and suggest areas for the annual audit schedule.
• Develop recommendations, including cost/benefit considerations, to improve efficiency, data accuracy, internal controls, financial performance, asset safeguarding, and cost management.
• Prepare concise audit reports and memos, summarize results for executive management, obtain action plans, and issue final reports.
• Meet with management and stakeholders to gather information and present audit results.
• Assist external auditors during interim and annual work and escalate noncompliance to Internal Audit management.
• Provide consulting expertise to business projects to help define optimal solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior