Internal Auditor

Vaco; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Indianapolis is hiring an Internal Auditor to lead auditing initiatives, assess controls and risk, and drive improvements. Candidates should have a strong background in accounting, auditing standards, and data analysis, with proven collaboration across departments.

The role emphasizes planning, reporting, and follow-up on audit actions, while ensuring compliance with laws and internal policies and supporting continuous methodology enhancements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven internal auditing experience and knowledge of auditing standards and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with data interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for presenting findings.

Responsibilities

• Audit Planning and Execution: Develop and execute audit plans based on risk assessments, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Internal Controls Assessment: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems.
• Risk Identification: Identify and assess potential risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations for management.
• Follow-Up: Monitor implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, and company policies; stay updated on changes.
• Collaboration: Work with departments to understand processes and provide guidance on best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to audit methodologies and tools.

Skills

Audit planning

Risk assessment

Internal controls

Data analysis

Communication

Audit software

MS Office

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

IDEA

ACL

MS Excel

Job description

Internal Auditor - Growing Indianapolis Company

Responsibilities:

• Audit Planning and Execution: Develop and execute audit plans based on risk assessments, including financial, operational, and compliance audits.
• Internal Controls Assessment: Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, processes, and systems to ensure they are functioning as intended.
• Risk Identification: Identify and assess potential risks and areas of vulnerability within the organization and recommend strategies for mitigation.
• Reporting: Prepare detailed audit reports summarizing findings, conclusions, and recommendations for management and stakeholders.
• Follow-Up: Monitor and follow up on the implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, and stay updated on changes that may impact the organization.
• Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to understand their processes, address audit-related issues, and provide guidance on best practices.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to the development and enhancement of audit methodologies and tools.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or relevant certifications (e.g., CPA, CIA) is preferred.

Work Experience:

• Proven experience in internal auditing or a similar role, with a strong understanding of auditing standards, internal controls, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present findings and recommendations effectively.
• Proficiency in audit software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

Privacy Notice

• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
• Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
• Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
• Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
• Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

licensure and certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure.

• The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

For residents of Ontario, Canada only

To the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.