Senior Internal Auditor ~ Performance Auditing

Job DetailsLevel: SeniorJob Location: Houston Office - Houston, TX 77081Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeWho we are

At McConnell Jones, we aim to be a catalyst for positive growth fostering an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions. As the largest majority African American-owned and controlled public accounting firm in the U.S., we pride ourselves on the quality of our work, the tenure of our clients, and our own diversity—nearly two-thirds of our people are from an ethnically diverse background. The diversity of our people empowers the diversity of our client solutions, as captured by the firm’s tagline, Diverse Thinking | Unique Perspectives.

 

Our Mission: To foster an environment where unique perspectives come together to enhance client solutions.

Our Vision: To be a catalyst for positive growth through the power of diverse thinking.

Our Values: Creativity, Inclusion, Transparency, Accountability

 

This position is a hybrid position, requiring occasional onsite presence in our local office.

 

What you will do

This role will perform complex, senior level, auditing, and consulting advisory work to identify root causes and systemic issues for the purposes of improving business processes and internal controls. Work involves conducting research and benchmarking; examining and reviewing records; analyzing management reports, audit reports and financial statements; performing data analysis; assessing business processes; and evaluating management practices. Works closely with, and reports to, the Internal Audit Manager and/or Director, with significant latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.


Participate in or lead audit planning activities, including risk assessments, research, and interviews.
Participate in or lead the development of audit scopes, objectives, procedures, and deliverables.
Participate in or lead audits that are complex in nature.
Perform data analysis to identify compliance and anomalies.
Develop unique and complex audit programs that adequately address key risks and compliance with client’s standards and relevant regulations.
Identify root causes as well as potential process improvements operational efficiencies and best practices.
Work closely with client’s business and technology points of contact to ensure that key risks are identified and assessed in the program of audit coverage.  Work with teammates to assure all are focusing on the same risks.
Assist in all aspects of audits including risk assessments, audit planning, audit testing, control evaluation, report drafting and follow up and verification of issue closure. Ensuring compliance with professional standards and with organizational policies and procedures.
Demonstrate a degree of “professional skepticism” to challenge the relevance and effectiveness of controls based on testing results.
Manage multiple tasks concurrently in an efficient and effective manner with minimal supervision.
Utilize data analytics to support conclusions and recommendations.  Experience with data mining tools and database querying a plus.
Build trust and relationships at all levels in order to influence change in a constructive and collaborative manner.
As part of our compliance program, all team members are required to follow industry leading data and system security practices.

QualificationsWhat you will need


Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with an accounting or business administration degree.
Minimum 2-5 years’ experience internal auditing and conducting business process improvement projects.
Experience in auditing in accordance with IIA’s Global Standards and other related professional frameworks such as NIST.
Experience with risk based internal auditing.
Proficient using data analytic tools such as Power BI.
Knowledge of various accounting, administrative and business operations functions.
Understanding of information technology general controls.
Experience in conducting audits using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework.
One of the following certifications are required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
Experience supervising others and maintaining a productive client and team environment.
Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
Ability to quickly gain a working understanding of unfamiliar operational areas.
Ability to ascertain the root cause of conditions.
Ability to deliver compelling verbal presentations or briefings.
Ability to compose clear, accurate and concise written communications.
Ability to anticipate the impacts of proposed changes to internal processes or policy.
Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external relationships, partnerships, and credibility.
Ability to establish and maintain the trust of staff and senior lea