Professional Practices Group Senior Auditor

Job Posting End Date: May 23

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• Tuition reimbursement

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General Summary:

This job profile is a senior level position that performs moderately complex audit activities specializing in the functional area of technology in Internal Audit and may include IT Audit, Advanced Analytics, or the Professional Practices Group (PPG). This position works individually and in teams with minimal direction from management. At this level, individuals contribute to audit or project objectives using audit or business experience, creativity, problem solving and critical thinking, decision making, and professional judgment.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Act as a mentor/coach to develop, challenge, empower, and share knowledge with team members within Global Audit, where applicable, to achieve results and seek growth opportunities.
• Leverage and continuously improve audit knowledge and application of audit principles, practices, frameworks, and methodology.
• Share responsibility for completing quality audit activities in support of team performance goals and metrics.
• Work independently and in teams to plan, organize, and prioritize work across multiple audits and initiatives, and may lead audits with less complexity.
• Invest in ongoing learning (e.g., departmental trainings, professional learning opportunities, and certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, CFE) to deepen your skills, while also supporting others by sharing developmental opportunities and personal learnings.
• Utilize audit management software (AuditBoard), data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Microsoft Power BI), productivity software (Microsoft Office), and applicable analytics to work effectively and support the technical development of others.

Professional Practices (Job Title: Professional Practices Group Senior Auditor)

• Implement digital solutions and data needs (such as with our audit management system) within Global Audit that align with strategic objectives, transform audit effectiveness, and deliver efficiency gains to the audit areas with a focus on improving the experience and value for our stakeholders.
• Leverage strong problem solving, critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and project management skills to refine and enhance audit methodologies in alignment with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in or lead the implementation of new audit procedures and tools, ensuring seamless integration into the audit workflow.
• Conduct regular reviews of audit files and documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established protocols.
• Participate in or provide guidance and training to audit teams on best practices, methodology updates, and emerging trends in the audit profession.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on auditing matters, offering insights and solutions to address complex issues.
• Facilitate internal and external quality assurance reviews to assess compliance with audit standards and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Act as a liaison between audit teams, leadership, and external stakeholders, fostering open communication and knowledge sharing.
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