Senior Internal Auditor

Company: McConnell & Jones CPAs
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

This role will perform complex, senior level, auditing and consulting advisory work to identify root causes and systemic issues for the purposes of improving business processes and internal controls. Work involves conducting research and benchmarking; examining and reviewing records; analyzing management reports, audit reports and financial statements; performing data analysis; assessing business processes; and evaluating management practices. Works closely with, and reports to, the Internal Audit Manager, with significant latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Responsibilities:* Participate in audit planning activities, including risk assessments, research and interviews.* Participate in the development of audit scopes, objectives, procedures, and deliverables.* Lead in audits that are complex in nature.* Perform data analysis to identify compliance and anomalies.* Mentor and train audit staff.* Review working papers.* Examine and analyze management operations, internal control systems, and accounting records.* Provide recommendations for changes in business processes to mitigate risk or improve efficiency.* Prepare written reports.* Participate in meetings with management.* Participate in special projects and investigations.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Experience in auditing in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards.* Experience with risk based internal auditing.* Proficient with data analytic skills.* Knowledge of various accounting, administrative and business operations functions.* Understanding of information technology general controls.* Experience in conducting audits using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework.* Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.* Ability to quickly gain a working understanding of unfamiliar administrative or program areas.* Ability to ascertain the root cause of conditions.* Ability to deliver compelling verbal presentations or briefings.* Ability to compose clear, accurate and concise written communications.* Ability to anticipate the impacts of proposed changes to internal processes or policy.* Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships, partnerships, and credibility.* Ability to establish and maintain the trust of staff and senior leadership.Supervisory Responsibilities:* Experience supervising others and maintaining a productive client and team environment.Qualifications:* Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an accounting or business administration degree* 3-5 years' experience auditing to professional audit standards and business process improvements* The following certifications (or progress toward the following certifications) are preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).Company Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short and Long Term Disability; 401k with Match; PTO and Holidays; Partial Work from Home Options (Must be Approved by Supervisor); Certification ReimbursementEqual Employment Opportunity Statement:McConnell & Jones is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer that does not discriminate in employment and ensures equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or status as a qualified individual with a disability or Vietnam era or other protected veteran. McConnell & Jones policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. To achieve our goal of equal opportunity, we maintain an affirmative action program through which we take good faith efforts to recruit, hire and advance in employment-qualified minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, and other protected veterans.

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