Audit Specialist

Job Summary

This role will manage projects, including strategic initiatives, with a solutions-oriented mindset. This role is focused on specific audit initiatives, preparation of executive and board level presentations, and implementation and maintenance the audit quality assurance program. Duties/skills required of this role will include:  Plans, monitors and manages internal projects from initiation through completion. Analyze and research information, while also effectively summarizing that information for leadership to aid in decision making processes and/or reporting purposes. Manage projects both within the team and across various groups inside and outside of Audit Services, to ensure on-time completion according to specifications. Serve as a key point of contact and provide leadership through functional advice, guidance and expertise for various departments throughout the company including Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, and Strategic Risk Management. Independently and effectively interacts with internal and external customers.

Specific projects/initiatives include:

• Developing implementation plans for new Institute of Internal Auditors’ Topical Requirements.
• Identifying and helping to implement improvements to the Audit Plan Development process.
  • This will include establishing the timeline, directing plan development activities, ensuring that summaries and metrics related to the draft plan are complete and updated, assisting with risk assessment interviews and summaries as requested by leadership.
• Updating and maintaining DEAS policy documentation including the Administrative Manual and Test Guide.
  • Updating and improving the Knowledge Management System to ensure that documentation is kept up-to-date and is organized in a logical manner.
• Leading the development of the DEAS Value Report. This may include leading a cross-functional team to develop the report, coordinating with external groups to design the report (if needed).
  • Ensuring the timely delivery of the report prior to the January 2027 Audit Committee materials due deadline.
• Refining and socializing the DEAS Business Segment Risk Maps.
  • This includes initiating quarterly updates with the internal audit teams and developing a plan for socializing the maps with Strategic Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, Senior Leadership, and the Audit Committee. 
• Developing a process for tracking, monitoring, and advising on team training.
  • This includes using input from individual development plans, the overall DEAS Skills Inventory, and the budget to ensure the strategic execution of training across the department.
• Developing and performing data integrity protocols/checks for DEAS key metrics.
• Developing  presentations for CEO and Audit Committee.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

6+ years of project management and/or audit experience; or 5+ years of public accounting experience.

• Excellent effective communication (written and verbal) to all levels within the organization and outside an organization – peers, senior management, standard-setting and/or regulatory organizations.
• Must be a self-starter who can problem solve independently, provide solutions and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
• CPA , CIA, or PMP strongly preferred; knowledge of Global internal Auditing Standards is preferred.
• Ability to manage projects/tasks independently, including confidence in one’s own ability to develop interpretive conclusions, make recommendations and assist/provide guidance to less experienced auditors.
• Customer service focused with ability to contribute innovative ideas and process improvement suggestions and see those changes through to implementation.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic business environment.
• Strong inter-personal skills.

Education Requirements

Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education:

Bachelor

Preferred Disciplines: Accounting, Business, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Finance

Other disciplines may be substituted for the preferred discipline(s) listed above.

Licenses, Certifications, or Quals Description

CPA, CIA, or PMP preferred.

Working Conditions

Other Working Conditions

Test Description