Senior Internal Auditor - Western Territory - The Salvation Army

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS



? Experience in not-for-profit auditing and accounting. 

? Certification as a CIA, CPA, or CISA.

 

 

 

 POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

DEPARTMENT:   Territorial Audit Department

WORKING TITTLE: Senior Internal Auditor

STATUS:     Exempt

LOCATION:     Territorial Headquarters

 

 

 

 REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

 

REPORTS TO:Territorial Audit Secretary

COORDINATES WITH:Audit Management, Senior Management, All Divisions

and Departments, External and Contract Auditors

SUPERVISES:None

 

 

 

JOB FUNCTIONS

 

Range of Responsibility:  Performs complex level professional internal auditing work. Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff; providing key input to development of the Annual Audit Plan; and providing training and coaching to Internal Audit staff. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards. Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

 

Other essential duties include, but are not limited to:

? Identifies and evaluates the organization?s risk areas and provides key input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.

? Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures. Conducts interviews, reviews documents, develops and administers surveys, compose summary memos, and prepares working papers.

? Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.

? Communicates or assists in communicating the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors.

? Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.

? Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.

? Represents Internal Audit on organizational project teams, at management meetings and with external organizations.

? Provides or assists in providing training, coaching and guidance to Internal Audit staff in conducting audits and other audit-related issues.

? Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

 

 

 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

 

Education and Experience:

? Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, certification as a CIA, CP A, or CISA, and four years of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, business analysis, or program evaluation.

? A graduate degree in business administration, public administration or a related field, or a second certification (CIA, CP A, or CISA) may ~ substitute for one year of required experience (for a maximum substitution of two years).

? Two years supervisory or project management experience.

 

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

? Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.  Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.

? Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.  Knowledge of Salvation Army program policies, procedures, as well as appropriate regulations and laws.

? Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.

? Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.

? Considerable skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.

? Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.

? Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.

? Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.

? Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment.

 PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

 

? Able to travel either by vehicle or by air as required by the Audit Secretary and schedule of audits.

? Able to lift a weight of 40 pounds without any physical difficulty.

? Have no restrictions on travel because of medical reasons or treatments other than short- term restrictions due to injury or illness.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

 

? Experience in not-for-profit auditing and accounting. 

? Certification as a CIA, CPA, or CISA.

 EQUIPMENT USED

 

? Notebook computer and related peripheral equipment

? Automobile

? Standard office equipment such as copy machines, etc.