Senior Internal Auditor 2

About RTI

RTI is an independent organization dedicated to conducting innovative, multidisciplinary research that improves the human condition. With a worldwide staff of more than 4,000 people, RTI offers innovative research and development and a full spectrum of multidisciplinary services. Universities in North Carolina founded RTI in 1958 as the first scientific organization in and centerpiece of the Research Triangle Park.   Job Description This staff level position in the Office of Internal Audit (OIA) is responsible for assisting with planning, leading, and conducting assigned internal audits, both individually and as a team.  He/she adds value to and improves the Institute’s operations by partnering with employees and management to suggest and implement effective and efficient internal controls.  He/she draws conclusions based upon aggregate audit results.  He/she provides input on the development of the annual audit plan.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and communicates to clients internal control concepts and how they can improve RTI’s operations.
• Understands client operations and business goals and objectives.
• Builds client relationships through professionalism, effective communications, and constructive responses to client needs.
• Assists in planning internal audit engagements, including developing audit objectives in conjunction with management and developing audit programs.
• Leads assigned financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits, including conducting opening and closing meetings and performing an initial review of others work papers for adequacy and compliance with IIA standards.
• For assigned audit engagements, prioritizes and delegates tasks to the audit team, directs their daily activities, and coordinates resources.  Keeps audit management informed of progress.
• Aggregates audit findings to identify significant risks to RTI.  Provides objective opinions on the effectiveness of risk management activities.
• Formulates recommendations for management on strengthening internal controls and mitigating risk.  Collaborates with management on the implementation of internal controls and the development of policies, procedures, and practices.
• Reviews and compiles work papers that effectively document audit processes, including audit objectives, test work, findings, issues, and conclusions.  Audit work should be documented such that procedures are repeatable.
• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, to client and Internal Audit management during the audit process to ensure management is kept abreast of status, issues, and findings.
• Assists internal audit management with the execution of risk assessments and development of the annual audit plans.
• Assists internal audit management with training staff and creating a positive learning and working environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, from an accredited college or university
• At least three years of internal auditing experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• A certification, such as CPA, CIA, CMA, CFE, or CISA is preferred.
• Thorough understanding of risk management principles and internal control systems.
• Thorough understanding of accounting, operations, and/or systems.
• Effective relationship building skills.
• Strong computer software skills, including Microsoft Office and automated audit tools.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS:  Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoAudit, ACL, Adobe Acrobat, Business Applications   Equal Employment Opportunity We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V   To apply for this position, go to www.rti.org/careers and apply on line for position number 11634