Senior Internal Auditor - Financial Operations

Associa • Richardson, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor provides management with independent, risk-based, objective assurance, advice, and insight. The role performs and documents internal audit reviews of financial and operational controls and information systems, examining the adequacy of information systems, financial and operating policies, procedures, and controls. Reviews may identify opportunities for improvement and result in recommendations to promote efficiency and cost savings.

With direction and supervision from audit management, the auditor works on multiple reviews of financial and operational areas, tests general information system controls, analyzes financial data, assesses risks, and helps develop corrective action plans and recommendations. The role also assists with audit program development, reporting, meetings with management, and support for external auditors.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.
• At least 2 years of internal or external audit experience.
• At least 1 year of public audit experience.
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, generally accepted auditing standards, the COSO internal control framework, governance, audit techniques and testing, and information systems, financial, and operational controls.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Good written and oral communication skills, including the ability to explain deficiencies, risks, and recommendations in clear, non-technical language.
• Awareness of current 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 exchanging information and providing instruction and guidance.
• Objective, questioning mindset and proactive critical-thinking skills, including identifying root causes and suggesting solutions.
• Strong time-management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines while meeting quality expectations.
• Customer-service orientation and ability to present Internal Audit as a resource serving departments.
• Employees hired into the role are expected to begin or continue pursuing CPA or CIA certification within the first year of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPA or CIA certification, or active pursuit of CPA or CIA certification.
• Experience with D365 and Optro/AuditBoard.
• Ability to identify when Optro Analytics or similar computer-assisted auditing software could improve audit efficiency or effectiveness.
• Experience working with multi-entity or multi-location organizations.
• Collaborative and continuous-learning mindset.

Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and document audits of financial and operational areas and controls, including general information system controls testing; assist with investigations of alleged fraud when needed.
• Assess whether controls and information systems operate properly, follow good business practices, and are supported by adequate policies and procedures; identify needed policy or procedural changes.
• Perform financial analysis to identify unusual items, variances, and potential areas for further review.
• Evaluate accounting, operational, and information systems policies, procedures, and controls; investigate and document preliminary findings on unusual data patterns.
• Assist management with independent risk assessments and the definition of corrective action plans.
• Develop recommendations, including cost/benefit considerations, to improve operating efficiency, data accuracy, internal controls, and financial performance.
• Draft recommended policies and procedures to better safeguard assets, improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial data, increase efficiency, and minimize costs.
• Assist audit management in developing audit program steps and tests aligned with the COSO framework, audit work plan, and audit objectives; suggest areas for the annual audit schedule.
• Prepare and summarize audit findings and draft reports and memos for review; prepare final reports and memos after action plans are obtained and send them to audit management for distribution.
• Meet with management and stakeholders to gather information about controls and present audit results.
• Assist external auditors during interim and annual audits to support complete, accurate records and adequate internal controls; escalate noncompliance to Internal Audit management.

What This Job Offers

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