Staff Auditor
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
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Posted:
July 24, 2023
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Remote
About the position
The Staff Auditor will be responsible for performing independent and supervised audit work, as assigned, as part of the overall internal audit plan. This includes gathering information, evaluating internal control documentation, performing audit testing procedures, and assisting in the preparation of audit reports. The role will also involve coordinating audit planning work, reviewing documents, identifying audit issues, and developing recommendations. The Staff Auditor is expected to become familiar with company operational and program business areas, as well as policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist VP and Director of IA in performing audits across operational, financial, and programmatic internal audits throughout the phases of planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up.
- Design surveys, questionnaires, or other methods to collect and analyze information necessary for audit work.
- Perform audit procedures as necessary to ensure compliance with established internal control procedures, examines records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
- Coordinate pre-audit activities with auditee and other LISC departments in order to reduce administrative burden and time delays. Coordinate access to internal systems and data necessary to conduct testing.
- Complete audit workpapers for documenting audit tests and findings. Maintain working paper documentation to support the audit procedures performed, and the conclusions reached for assigned projects.
- Conduct data analysis for operational audits performed by IA, such as variance, trend, and ratio analysis to assist in identifying conditions that may warrant further inquiry.
- Document walkthroughs of internal processes, map workflows, and summarize information gathered.
- Communicate audit progress to supervisors on regular basis, and work with IA staff to analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.
- Research industry trends and best practices as needed.
- Coordinate post-audit follow-up with auditees to ensure implementation of audit report recommendations. Maintain information dashboards and schedules for audit follow-up.
- Create graphics for communicating audit results and assist with preparing audit reports and communicating audit procedures performed and the conclusions reached.
- Participate in the company-wide risk assessment process and formulation of annual audit plan, including the preparation of the audit plan.
Requirements
- Perform independent and supervised audit work as assigned
- Gather information and document process workflows
- Evaluate existing internal control documentation
- Perform audit testing procedures and provide recommendations
- Assist in the preparation of communications and internal audit reports
- Coordinate audit planning work
- Review documents and compose summary memos
- Identify, develop, and document audit issues
- Develop recommendations or solutions within organizational and technical context
- Become familiar with company operational and program business areas, policies, and procedures
- Assist VP and Director of IA in performing audits across operational, financial, and programmatic internal audits
- Design surveys, questionnaires, or other methods to collect and analyze information
- Ensure compliance with established internal control procedures
- Coordinate pre-audit activities with auditee and other LISC departments
- Complete audit workpapers and maintain documentation
- Conduct data analysis for operational audits
- Document internal processes, map workflows, and summarize information gathered
- Communicate audit progress to supervisors and resolve audit issues
- Research industry trends and best practices
- Coordinate post-audit follow-up and maintain information dashboards and schedules
- Create graphics for communicating audit results
- Participate in the company-wide risk assessment process and formulation of annual audit plan
Benefits
- Competitive salary ($73,610-$86,600) commensurate with experience and location
- Excellent benefits package
- Equal opportunity employer
- Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice