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Staff Auditor
Meredith
Des Moines, IA, United States
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Job Title
Staff Auditor
Job Summary:
Performs risk-based operational, financial, and compliance internal audits necessary to promote the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; to evaluate compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations; and to analyze the systems of internal controls. In addition, performs audit work related to the annual financial statements audit, employee benefit plan audits, and special investigations.
Essential Job Functions:
20% - Assists in developing comprehensive audit programs that are designed to achieve the audit objectives identified in the annual audit plan.
20% -Performs audits of financial, administrative and operations systems throughout the company within established budgets, target dates and quality standards. Utilizes computer assisted audit techniques as needed to maximize audit effectiveness and efficiencies and prioritizes workload to meet customer needs and departmental goals. Assess risks exposures within each audit engagement and makes recommendations for additional audit procedures as considered necessary.
20% - Reviews, analyzes, tests and documents various systems, procedures, and internal controls; analyses business processes and work flows. Prepares audit work papers according to department and professional standards.
15% - Prepares professional, clear, concise audit reports and memorandums for management with appropriate and practical recommendations for improvements. Ensures all report finds are adequately supported by work paper documentation and are reviewed with management. Solicits management involvement in developing report recommendations.
15% - Maintains technical proficiency in all areas of auditing, accounting, and industry issues.
10% - Works in partnership with public accountants to facilitate the completion of the annual financial statements audit and employee benefit plan audits.
Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements:
Education:
Four-year business degree majoring in accounting, finance or business administration. Certification as a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
Experience:
Requires at least one year of audit experience in public accounting or internal audit.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Technical/procedural expertise
Oral/written communication skills
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Adapting to change
Relationship building