Lead Senior Internal Auditor POST NUMBER: 417751
- Manages day-to-day audit projects to ensure they are conducted in accordance with company audit methodology and that key ceremonies occur at the right time, artifacts are delivered in line with milestone dates, and projects are completed on time.
- Applies basic knowledge of Retail risks, Business Operations and Finance to ensure efficiency throughout the audit engagement. Utilizes internal resources to assist when audit topics require intermediate to advanced knowledge.
- Performs audit planning, which includes documenting processes via process maps and flowchart
- Identifies key control points within a process/activity and develops audit test steps designed to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls
- Performs data analysis to deliver valuable insights to management, when applicable
- Provides recommendations to Management on control enhancements and process improvement opportunities
- Ensures in-scope risks and controls are identified in the project risk assessment during the planning phase and are appropriately evaluated and tested.
- Evaluates testing results to ensure procedures and findings adequately address business process or financial reporting risks and expand testing procedures to address any new risks identified.
- Demonstrates knowledge of the audited process/technology and understanding of how interactions and control failures impact the business objective.
- Ensures the accuracy and consistency of information relied upon throughout the audit process (e.g., flowcharts, risk assessment, workpapers, and audit report).
- Writes formal audit reports with the level of quality necessary for an executive audience.
- Discusses project expectations and communicates with assigned staff throughout the audit engagement.
- Identifies developmental opportunities and provides timely, candid, and constructive feedback throughout the audit.
- Delivers on the job training and encourages staff development using different auditing and analytical tools.
- Reviews staff audit work and provides timely feedback if documentation is not relevant, thorough, accurate, and/or adequately supported.
- Structures staff assignments and workloads based on skills and developmental needs.
- Works cross-functionally to manage and organize work processes and ensure most efficient workflow.
- Supports a collaborative environment by working in a team of peers to solve problems and shares information with peers, manager, and customers as appropriate
- Organizes resources and information in an efficient manner to handle competing demands and accomplish what needs to be done.
- Facilitates on-going, open dialogue with internal project team to encourage communication so information and ideas from multiple viewpoints are shared.
- Manages client relationships professionally by maintaining consistent dialog and open communications throughout the audit process. Hosts periodic audit updates to keep the client “in the loop” of potential concerns
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in CPA, CIA, CISA or related field
Required Experience:
- 4 years experience in internal/external audit or relevant business experience
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.