Senior Internal Auditor

Job Description

Position: Senior Internal Auditor

Location: Piscataway, NJ (Hybrid Schedule (3 days on site, 2 days remote) once fully trained)

Duration: 04 months contract (with possible extension)

Direct Client

Job Summary

As part of the client's Finance & Administration the primary responsibility of this position is to execute an annual risk-based audit plan which will include the performance of operational, financial, technology and compliance audits of  the client's activities and functions. He or she will report to and provide backup assistance to the Internal Audit Manager in the performance of various operational and IT audits. The position will act under minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Participates in planning and execution of integrated audits
• Executes audit procedures to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, completing assigned work within established and agreed timeframes and budget with a high degree of proficiency
• Ensures compliance with all team / departmental standards and thoroughly document test work
• Writes high quality audit issues with sufficient quantification and support for inclusion in audit reports to executive management
• Verbally articulates audit issues and associated risks to management in a clear and respectful manner
• Builds strong partnerships with business and technology partners across the organization through a collaborative approach
• Continues to develop or enhance knowledge of audit and technology related risks and controls through training

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience relevant body of knowledge such as Finance or Accounting (Required)

Work Experience

• 4-7 years auditing experience in either Public or Internal Audit (Required)
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Licenses and Certifications

• CPA, CIA or CISA (Preferred)

Skills and Requirements  

• Must be able to perform audits of processes across the client's, evaluate whether they are working as intended, per policies and procedures, and recommend corrective actions, where required; Audit tests include evaluation of the accuracy of associated metrics and financial reports and technology, as applicable
• Must possess strong interpersonal, communication, problem solving and teamwork skills; will have frequent contact with Volunteers and client's financial staff
• Must be able to establish rapport with all working levels of employees to complete audit tests of the involved activity and with the higher levels of management to communicate findings and gain approval of proposed corrective action
• Must maintain a high professional and work ethic, with a strong commitment to constantly improving the internal audit function’s contribution to the organization
• Must be technologically savvy and interested in updating skills; Specific technology knowledge and experience needed to produce the desired outcomes include strong computer skills, using Google Apps and varied Microsoft Office applications, such as, Word and Excel; Knowledge of GRC, QuickBooks and Oracle a plus

We look forward to working with you!