Internal Audit Project Manager

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Position Overview

The Internal Audit Project Manager performs end-to-end internal audit projects, including planning, execution, and reporting. Internal audit projects include the evaluation of a wide variety of processes (including operational, financial, compliance, and strategic) and controls within St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital to assess the effectiveness of the system of internal control. This position will work collaboratively with other department personnel to drive the completion of the audit plan.

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs end-to-end audit process including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and post audit activities.
• For assigned audits, gathers sufficient background information for audit scope. In conjunction with VP, Chief Audit Officer, plans the audit based on the objectives of the activity being reviewed and the processes used to control performance. Discusses proposed audit scope with VP, Chief Audit Officer. Organizes and conducts entrance conference with key stakeholders. Solicits management concerns regarding activity to be audited.
• Meets with chairman/department director to review management's system of control to identify and evaluate key control points. Considers the significant risks to the activity, its objectives, resources, and operations and the methods by which the potential impact of risk is kept to an acceptable level. Obtains/prepares flow charts of key processes as appropriate. Assesses department compliance with policies, plans, standards, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations. Evaluates the department’s accomplishment of established goals and objectives. Evaluates the use of internal performance monitors. Makes judgments regarding key internal controls and risk areas. Based on the controls review and audit scope, develops an audit program. Considers indicators of potential fraudulent activities. Keeps audit program updated to reflect significant changes made during the audit. Keeps VP, Chief Audit Officer current with audit project progression.
• Obtains, analyzes, and appraises data as a basis for an informed, objective opinion of the adequacy and effectiveness of the system being reviewed. As necessary, obtains input on data sources and data analysis approach. Uses automated tools to extract and analyze data. Documents audit conclusions on workpapers that record and summarize data. Discusses conclusions with VP, Chief Audit Officer. Periodically conducts preliminary discussions of identified deficiencies with operating personnel to verify facts and to obtain explanations. Documents concerns that have relevance for other audits on the annual plan or the annual risk assessment.
• Summarizes audit findings and recommendations; prepares Audit Report. Under VP, Chief Audit Officer’s supervision, discusses draft documents with chairman/department director at an exit conference. Solicits written responses that include clear action plans and implementation dates and incorporates those into final report. Manages the completeness and relevance of management’s written responses.
• Performs special projects and investigations as required at the direction of management or the Audit & Compliance Committee of the Board of Governors.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders to appraise the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve internal controls.
• Contributes to the annual risk assessment process with interviews and analysis. Develops and maintains relationships across the institution.
• Maintains focus on professional development and continuous professional education.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

 

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/auditing, business administration, operations management, or related field of study required.
• Master's degree preferred.

 

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum Requirement: 5+ years of auditing experience or public accounting experience serving clients.