Sr Internal Auditor

The Friedkin Group•Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Internal Auditor, under the leadership of the Audit Manager and supported by the Director of Audit will bring value-added services to the audit team in the form of recommendations for improved controls and enhanced business efficiencies. The Senior Internal Auditor will bring an understanding of financial reporting and controls, risk analysis and quantitative and analytical techniques to understand the Friedkin affiliated companies operating, financial and accounting systems. The Senior Internal Auditor will 1) support internal audit operations, 2) conduct audits, identify deficiencies, and recommend improvements, 3) provide general direction to less experienced auditors, and 4) ensure that all audits meet the highest professional and ethical standards. The Senior Internal Auditor also must demonstrate strong project execution skills, sound decision making-skills; effective communication skills, and be comfortable interacting with personnel at all levels within an organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required
4-6 years of experience in auditing, public accounting audit experience desired, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience
DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Required
Risk Control Awareness-Developing Required
Test Planning Awareness-Developing Required
Collaboration Collaboration is the process of two or more people, entities or organizations working together to complete a task or achieve a goal. Awareness-Developing Required
Standard Accounting Practices Awareness-Developing Required
Generally Accepted Auditing Standards Awareness-Developing Required
Financial Auditing Awareness-Developing Required
Governance Awareness-Developing Required
Regulatory Compliance Awareness-Developing Required
Audit Planning Audit planning is the process of developing a strategy and an approach for the expected nature, timing, and extent of an audit. Awareness-Developing Required
Certified Public Accountant Certified public accountant is the title for qualified accountants in numerous countries in the English-speaking world. Required

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Preferred

Responsibilities

Support internal audit operations within the Friedkin affiliated companies to ensure the integrity of financial operations, protect company assets and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operating and accounting controls.
Plan and execute a variety of audit engagements, including operational reviews, financial and compliance audits and business process and control assessments.
Identify audit exceptions, internal control weaknesses, inefficient practices and procedures, and recommend creative and effective corrective action.
Hold preliminary discussions of apparent deficiencies with operating personnel to verify and obtain explanations and reasons for each apparent deficiency.
Analyze findings by applying professional accounting and auditing principles, prepare comprehensive audit reports and work papers, schedules and summaries.
Fully coordinate and communicate actions and audit report findings within the Friedkin affiliated companies and Audit Manager.
Responsible for coordinating with the Audit Manager to ensure all work papers, memos, reports and narratives are complete and have been reviewed.
Provides general direction to audit team and lower level auditors, as required.
Assist with various special projects and external audits as needed.
May participate in or support project and process improvement teams as needed.