Remote Internal Auditor - Risk & Controls

Archdiocese-of-Kansas-Cit; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k plan with matching contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking an Internal Auditor to support stewardship by performing risk-based internal control reviews and related audit work under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit.

The position is full-time, benefits eligible, with roughly 40 hours per week and a mix of ~25% onsite and 75% remote; travel to parishes and schools is required for certain meetings and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum three years of experience in internal or external auditing, accounting, compliance, internal controls, or a closely related field; demonstrated hands-on audit testing experience is required.
• Minimum intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams, is required.
• Experience with audit management software, data analytics, QuickBooks, ParishSOFT, or similar financial systems is preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred.
• Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct, Abuse Prevention Policy, and Statement of Foundational Principles as they Relate to Employment policies and complete Safe Environment training before hiring.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform internal control reviews of parishes, schools, high schools, and other affiliated entities in accordance with the approved audit plan and assigned scope.
• Conduct entrance and exit meetings and maintain professional communication with pastors, principals, business managers, accountants, and other stakeholders.
• Review financial records and test transactions and controls involving cash receipts, disbursements, bank reconciliations, credit cards, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other relevant processes.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic workpapers that clearly support testing performed, conclusions reached, and exceptions identified.
• Assess compliance with archdiocesan policies, established procedures, applicable requirements, and recognized internal control practices.
• Communicate issues promptly and assist in drafting clear findings, risks, recommendations, and audit reports that are practical and appropriately supported.
• Monitor corrective action plans, perform follow-up testing, and document whether agreed-upon recommendations have been implemented effectively.

Skills

Auditing

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Financial analysis

Communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ParishSOFT

QuickBooks

Audit software

Data analytics

Job description

The Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas is seeking an Internal Auditor to support stewardship by performing risk-based internal control reviews and related audit work under the direction of the Director of Internal Audit.

The position is full-time, benefits eligible, with roughly 40 hours per week and a mix of ~25% onsite and 75% remote; travel to parishes and schools is required for certain meetings and audits.