Chief Internal Auditor
Chicago, IL, United States
* Leads the department in performing financial, compliance, IT and operational internal audits including planning and development of audit programs.
* Conducts audit testing and identifies appropriate controls and key business risks; evaluates the adequacy of the controls designed to manage those risks; discusses strengths and opportunities for improvement with management and develops recommendations for improvement.
* Performs consulting engagements designed to assist management in the attainment of organizational objectives.
* Analyzes and appraises complex operational processes and provides an objective opinion on the efficiency and effectiveness of the operations and notes any process improvement opportunities.
* Prepares organized, accurate and competent work papers ensuring that documentation clearly supports the conclusions regarding each audit objective.
* Provides information and sound recommendations to management, prepares written reports and works with management to obtain agreement on action plans to address audit issues; makes presentations to management, as needed.
* Provides training to managers on internal controls, business risks, fraud and other related topics. Informs the President, and institutional key leaders of audit progress; manages the audit so that time is efficiently used, deadlines and budgets are met, and departmental quality assurance standards are maintained.
* Develops an annual or rolling risk assessment and audit plan.
* Provides assistance to State and Federal Auditors as needed.
* Performs administrative duties as required including managing department records, maintaining the department's time reporting system, etc.
* Applies internal auditing standards and techniques and demonstrate project management skills. Knowledge of and compliance with the Institute of Internal Auditor's Code of Ethics.
* Manages and/or conducts special investigations as assigned by the President.
* Implements strategic initiatives and direction as provided by the President or designee, and Board of Trustee Committee on Finance & Audit, and Compliance.
* Works directly with institution senior leadership to communicate audit findings and investigate conflicts.
* Oversees the external audit liaison role.
* Performs other duties as assigned, including involvement with departmental and institutional improvement teams and task forces, training initiatives, and other program support activities.
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