Information Technology Internal Auditor

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group in Cincinnati seeks an Internal Auditor to perform risk-based internal audit activities. This role requires conducting integrated audit procedures, documenting internal controls, and collaborating with external auditors.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fields and strong analytical and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential. Less than 5% travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based integrated audit procedures.
• Document and evaluate internal controls during audits.
• Prepare accurate audit work papers and summaries.

Skills

Knowledge of internal control concepts

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Exposure to automated systems

Job description

Under the direction of the Internal Audit AVP & Director, performs risk-based internal audit activities for the Company and its subsidiaries. Performs risk-based integrated reviews of financial, operational, systems and management controls of the Company. Provides assistance to the external auditors and regulatory auditors while maintaining effective working relationships with business unit management. Works with some supervision and is responsible for making a minimal range of decisions, escalating to manager when appropriate and updating manager on a regular basis.

Position Responsibilities

• Performs risk-based integrated audit procedures on scheduled audit projects in accordance with approved risk-based audit programs and in a timely, efficient and professional manner, demonstrating a working knowledge of internal control concepts for each audit project.
• For assigned audit projects, clearly documents and evaluates the internal controls present in the manual and automated systems being reviewed, identifying internal control strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepares audit work papers that accurately and sufficiently document audit tests performed, in accordance with departmental guidelines, i.e., Audit Procedures Manual (APM).
• Consistently provides timely information to the supervisor during the audit project regarding weaknesses noted and recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepares drafts of risk-based audit matrix, summary memoranda, and statement of audit exceptions that accurately describe results of tests performed, the nature of control weaknesses and exposures, and identify practical recommendations for improvements.
• Completes the Internal Audit self-study training program and new hire orientation program in order to gain the required base knowledge of internal control concepts, audit testing techniques, data processing knowledge and financial, systems and operational audit knowledge.
• Assists external auditors and regulatory auditors in the performance of scheduled audit activities.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by management.

Selection Criteria

• Some knowledge of internal control concepts and audit techniques.
• Basic knowledge of accounting.
• Proven ability to develop or adapt programs/procedures on an as-needed basis.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments (1 to 2) simultaneously, and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Possesses strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Solid project management with proven experience successfully planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish.
• Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and resolving problems, and collecting or interpreting data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success interpreting and communicating business needs between internal groups and external vendors in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format. Verbal and written communications are to conform to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Will be expected to provide examples of written audit reports.
• Knowledge of risk-based integrated auditing concepts and techniques.

Work Setting

• This position works in an office setting and remains continuously in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires visual acuity to read a variety of correspondence, reports and forms and to prepare and analyze data in an accurate, neat and thorough manner.
• Requires the ability to continuously make repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers.

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, computer science, information systems, finance or related field of study.

Computer Skills and Knowledge of Hardware & Software Required

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
• Exposure to automated systems, including mainframes and Local Area Network- and Wide Area Network-based applications.
• Eligible to participate in the certification program as a Certified Professional Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

Position Demands

• Less than 5% travel required annually.