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Internal Auditor
Hybrid - Atlanta, Indianapolis, Atlanta, San Francisco, or Dallas
Contract Assignement - 10 months
Pay: $65 - 70 Hour
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Audit and Policy Review Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for assessing operational effectiveness of completed Management Action Plans (MAPs) from previous audits and conducting comprehensive reviews of Global Procurement & Sourcing policies and standards. This role requires strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a thorough understanding of audit processes and policy compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct risk-based audits and lead issue follow-up processes for Management Action Plans resulting from past audits throughout Global Procurement and Sourcing.
- Conduct a comprehensive review and assessment of Global Procurement and Sourcing owned policies and standards to ensure they comply with best practices and are effectively implemented.
- Assist with planning, fieldwork, and reporting throughout the audit life cycle.
- Develop a strong understanding of Procurement and Sourcing processes, systems, and underlying controls, and influence positive change in these areas.
- Build relationships and work with process owners to understand and detail their operations and the underlying internal control environment.
- Develop and complete audit testing procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal processes and controls.
- Prepare high-quality audit work papers documenting the test steps performed and the results and recommendations.
- Summarize findings, identify gaps, and recommend improvements to policies and remediation activities based on assessment results.
- Analyze current business processes and workflows to identify areas for improvement and efficiency gains..
- Work closely with operations to gather requirements and understand business needs and challenges.
- Recommend and implement process improvements based on data analysis and business requirements.
- Support the design and implementation of new processes, technologies, and systems to improve business operations.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including process maps and guidelines.
- Pursue multiple testing initiatives simultaneously to ensure overall progress is not halted by delays in one area.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of audit processes, risk management, and policy compliance.
- Strong background in public company compliance requirements, including a solid understanding of the concepts of control design and operational efficiency.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Proficiency in data analysis.
- Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
- Proficiency in process mapping tools (e.g., Lucidchart, Promapp).
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Certifications in Business Process Management (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean) are a plus.
If you are a meticulous professional with a passion for ensuring compliance and improving processes, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Salary : $65 - $70