Senior Staff Auditor

Job Summary:

The Senior Staff Auditor will be responsible for performing independent and supervised audit work, as assigned, as part of the overall internal audit plan approved by the Audit Committee.  This responsibility will include assistance in: 1) gathering information and documenting process workflows; 2) evaluating existing internal control documentation; 3) performing audit testing procedures and providing recommendations; 4) preparing communications and internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. 

Other duties include coordinating audit planning work; reviewing documents; identifying, developing, and documenting audit issues; and developing recommendations or solutions within organizational and technical context.  Audit projects will include financial, operational, compliance, and IT processes.  The Senior Staff Auditor is expected to become very familiar with company operational and program business areas, and policies and procedures.

Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform audits across operational, financial, and programmatic internal audits throughout the phases of planning, performing, reporting, and monitoring.
• Design surveys, questionnaires, or other methods to collect and analyze information necessary for audit work.
• Coordinate pre-audit activities with auditee and other LISC departments to reduce administrative burden and time delays. Coordinate access to internal systems and data necessary to conduct testing.
• Perform audit testing procedures as necessary to determine compliance with established internal control procedures – examine records, reports, operating practices, and documentation.
• Independently complete audit workpapers for documenting audit tests and findings. Maintain work-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 supervisor on regular basis, and work with IA and other LISC staff to analyze and resolve audit issues in a timely fashion.
• Monitor progress of remediation plan implementation and perform follow-up procedures and testing to assess the adequacy of the corrective action. Maintain information dashboards and schedules for audit monitoring.
• Perform validation testing
• 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 detailed risk register and key business process matrix.
• Maintain departmental standards and quality of audit engagements in line with department’s policies and procedure and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Code of Ethics and Standards.
• Support VP of IA in the accomplishment of additional tasks, as assigned.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required. Degree in Accounting or Finance required. Professional certification (CIA, CPA, CMA) helpful. Relevant work experience may be considered as a proxy.
• Minimum 5 years of auditing experience, preferably in internal audit, with exposure to diverse functional areas such as finance, accounting, lending, operations, HR, IT, and program and grant management. Non-profit experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to preventing, identifying, and resolving issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate at all levels of management.
• Excellent data analysis skills and an ability to manage large amounts of data and present results in a clear and concise manner.
• A sense of professionalism, independent judgment, and an exceptional work ethic – strict adherence to the protection of personally identifiable information and other information obtained in the performance of audit work that may be determined to be confidential is required.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workload.
• Strong ability to work on multiple projects with accuracy and efficiency while meeting established deadlines.
• Computer skills in MS Office, with advanced skills in Excel required. Familiarity with NetSuite, Salesforce, and TeamMate+ helpful.

Compensation: 

LISC offers a competitive salary ($83,100 - $103,900) commensurate with experience and location, and excellent benefits.