Senior Analyst - Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (Remote Consideration)

Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home

 

 Work Arrangement:

Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 74273

 

The Role at a Glance

As a Senior Analyst – Quality Assurance and Improvement Program (QAIP), you will provide an independent approach to assessing the department and its corresponding deliverables.  The approach will be designed to add value and improve the department’s framework and strategy. This role will afford an outstanding opportunity for growth and exposure by focusing on an in-depth review of the procedural aspects and functions of the department.

What you'll be doing

• Execute processes in support of the department’s professional practice framework and strategy including policy updates, procedure modifications, enhanced methodologies and guidelines.
• Ensure compliance with professional (Institute of Internal Audit (IIA) Standards), departmental standards and best practices. Recommend new and/or enhancements to departmental standards as a result of changes and modifications to the International Professional Practices Framework.
• Provide guidance and support to the department on complex audit issues, risk assessment and audit plan development.
• Conduct quality assurance reviews as a part of the QAIP to ensure consistency, compliance and adherence to IIA Standards. 
• Foster strong relationships with the external auditors, internal and external peers, and professional organizations to facilitate benchmarking the departments practices.
• Provide guidance and support in the implementation and utilization of internal audit technology tools and systems to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.
• Attend various meetings such as kick-off, control validation, closing meeting, etc., review and challenge the audit report, findings, etc. to ensure consistency among the teams.
• Support the preparation of reports and presentations for senior audit leadership and audit committee regarding audit issue dashboards, performance metrics, key governance documents, internal audit practices, and quality initiatives. 
• Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with senior management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions.
• Directs and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Identifies and directs the implementation of process improvements that significantly improve quality across the team, department and/or business unit for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Provides subject matter expertise to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on complex assignments/projects for their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Design and implement internal training program regarding new Global IIA Standards.
• Provide coaching and support to audit teams, and as applicable develop individualized programs to enhance the teams understanding of professional standard, audit frameworks and quality expectations.
   

What we’re looking for

Must have

• 4 Year/Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (4 years of experience in lieu of Bachelor's) (Minimum Required)
• 4+ Years audit and/or QAIP experience that directly aligns with specific responsibilities (Minimum Required)
• Strong knowledge of IIA Standards, Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO) framework and requirements impacting the profession.
• Licensing and/or certification: Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Fraud Examiner (at least one required) 
• Ability to work with others in a team environment. 
• Demonstrated ability to identify and recommend process improvements.
• Demonstrated strong relationship management skills with internal clients (e.g. senior management, peers and colleagues); proven ability to develop creative and collaborative approaches.  
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative style.  
• Demonstrates strong project management leadership skills including, critical ability to coordinate and balance multiple projects in a time-sensitive environment, under pressure, and meeting deadlines. 
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