Senior Internal Auditor (Memphis, TN)
ARS

Company Name

ARS-Rescue Rooter

Overview

The Internal Auditor examines and analyzes accounting records to determine the financial status of the company and its operating units. Assignments include operational, financial and compliance auditing; providing consulting services to the organization's management and staff; providing input to development and performance of the annual audit plan; providing ongoing training, coaching and supervision to management; and working under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit as required for the fulfillment of projects and/or responsibilities. The function is a key component of the corporate governance structure.

Responsibilities

• Works with Director of Internal Audit to identify and evaluate the organization's risk areas and the development of the annual audit plan.
• Conducts audits and reviews of the company's decentralized operations including evaluating internal control design and effectiveness; developing and managing audit programs; performing fieldwork, testing and data analysis; developing effective remediation plans; and performing monitoring activities of prior audit findings.
• Examines records and interviews workers to ensure recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Collects and analyzes data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Prepares work papers and reports consistent with audit plan procedures with a high level of technical and grammatical accuracy and structure while adhering to internal audit department procedures and applicable professional auditing standards.
• Communicates the results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the executive team.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• CPA certification desired but not required. Continued strong desire to obtain additional credential(s) is favored.
• Minimum of 3+ years of full-time experience in internal or external auditing.
• Extensive knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
• Commitment to the highest ethical and personal values with ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts and practices.
• Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations and laws and experience in conducting audits.
• Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, exercising professional auditor judgment and drawing logical conclusions.
• Exposure in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Skills in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
• Skills 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 presenting findings and recommendations to management, internal audit team and the executive team.
• This position requires up to 60% travel to company sites.