SENIOR INTERNAL AUDITOR IMPACT ON BUSINESS: The Senior Auditor should be able to perform all of the duties of the Internal Auditor as follows: Perform professional internal auditing work. Conduct financial, operational and compliance audit projects. Provide consulting services to Company management and staff. Provide input to development of the Audit Plan. Maintain Company and professional ethical standards. Work under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.
In addition, the Senior Auditor has an increased role in managing audit projects, reviewing audit work, and providing training and guidance for other audit team members when necessary.
INTERACTION - Reports to the Director of Internal Audit
- Frequent interaction with people throughout the company including store personnel and corporate center staff.
- Interacts with external audit team
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: - Assist in identifying and evaluating the organization's risk areas and provide input to the Annual Audit Plan.
- Complete/Update IT Audit Risk Assessment annually
- Assist in preparation and review of documents included in Audit Committee meeting pre-read materials
- Perform audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting processes and procedures.
- Conduct interviews, review documents, develop and administer surveys, compose summary memos, and prepare working papers.
- Review and document internal control systems.
- Identify, develop, and document audit issues and recommendations.
- Prepare written reports and oral presentations of audit findings and recommendations for Company management.
- Perform testing of functional areas for internal control compliance and report findings to management.
- Provide assistance to external auditors with testing associated with their audits of the Company financial statements and benefit plans.
- Perform database queries from the AS400 system and other financial systems software.
- Perform all audit functions in accordance with Beall's policies.
- Perform related work as assigned by audit management.
- Review workpapers of Internal Auditor, Interns, or other audit staff.
- Assist in training of future staff or audit interns.
- Other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: - Must be able to fulfill the following, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform essential job functions:
- Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing and physical ability to perform essential job functions.
- Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting and reaching).
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 30 pounds.
- Occasional day or overnight travel may be required.
QUALIFICATIONS: - Bachelor's degree required. Majors in accounting, finance or business is strongly preferred.
- Certification as a CPA, CFE, CIA or CISA is a plus.
- Five or more years of related work experience.
- Retail experience is highly preferred
- Demonstrated experience in planning, organizing, and managing projects while effectively meeting multiple, concurrent deadlines.
- Strong knowledge of internal auditing and accounting principles, practices, and methodologies, with the ability to apply them in complex business environments.
- In-depth understanding of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics established by The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).
- Proven ability to negotiate issues, facilitate discussions, and resolve complex problems in a collaborative and solution-oriented manner.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including active listening and the ability to clearly present findings, insights, and recommendations to diverse stakeholders.
- Intermediate to Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel for documentation, analysis, and reporting.
