We are looking for an objective internal auditor to add value and improve our operations by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. The individual will be responsible for creating, from scratch, an internal auditing system that detects and tracks mistakes in data, streamlines risk assessment, creates criteria for initiating audits and analyzes data for reasonable conclusions. The individual will also have responsibility for certain not-for-profit administrative tasks, such as government filings related to financial reporting and lobbying. We need an innovative, forward-thinking professional who doesn’t mind digging into data and searching for potential loopholes and vulnerabilities. The ideal candidate will have a background in accounting and auditing as well as a professional certification.
- Objectively review the organization's business processes
- Evaluate the efficacy of risk management procedures that are currently in place
- Protect against fraud and theft of the organization's assets
- Ensure that the organization is complying with relevant laws and statutes
- Make recommendations on how to improve internal controls and compliance processes
- Perform and control the full audit cycle including risk management and control management over operations’ effectiveness, financial reliability and compliance with all applicable directives and regulations
- Determine internal audit scope and developing annual plans for execution
- Obtain, analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, reports, data, flowcharts, etc.
- Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results
- Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality and goal achievement
- Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings
- Maintain open communication with management and audit committee
- Document process and prepare audit findings memorandum
- Conduct follow up audits to monitor management’s interventions
- Track, prepare and submit federal, state and local required forms and information to comply with tax, legal and insurance requirements, and ensure that all filings are accurate and timely
- Engage to continuous knowledge development regarding sector’s rules, regulations, best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards
- Perform other duties appropriate for this position as assigned
- Proven working experience as Internal Auditor or Senior Auditor, preferably at a not-for-profit or government entity
- Advanced computer skills on MS Office, accounting software and databases
- Ability to manipulate large amounts of data and to compile detailed reports
- Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
- High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
- Sound independent judgementCertification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or equivalent is desirable.