What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Internal Auditor position at Truity Partners?
Our client is a well-established Chicago based higher education institution that is looking for a Chief Internal Auditor to join their team! They offer a flexible/hybrid work schedule, great benefits, generous PTO and a pension! The role will work closely with the President & offer a lot of opportunities for growth.
The Chief Internal Auditor will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the department in performing financial, compliance, and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
- Conduct audit testing and identify appropriate controls and key business risks
- Analyze and appraise complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and organize accurate work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
- Provide information and sound recommendations to management, prepare written reports and work with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues
- Provide training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics.
- Provide assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
- Perform administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department’s time reporting system, etc.
- Ad-hoc responsibilities as needed.
The Chief Internal Auditor will possess the following:
EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of related experience
- CPA, CIA, CISA certification required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent detail and organizational skills
