Internal Auditor

Job Description

<p>Finance and compliance auditor protects the assets by completing audits; guaranteeing compliance with regulations and internal controls; providing trainings; recommending improvements in internal control structure; generating processes and procedures and ensuring implementation across organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><p>-Conduct periodic internal reviews or audits to ensure compliance with policies and procedures are followed.</p><p>-Conduct or direct the internal investigation of compliance issues.</p><p>-Assess compliance or operational risks and develop risk management strategies.</p><p>-Identify compliance issues that require follow-up or investigation.</p><p>-Disseminate written policies and procedures related to compliance activities.</p><p>-File appropriate compliance reports with regulatory agencies.</p><p>-Evaluate testing procedures to meet the specifications of the divisions’ monitoring programs.</p><p>-Verify that software technology is in place to adequately provide oversight and monitoring in all required areas.</p><p>-Serve as a confidential point of contact for employees to communicate with management, seek clarification on issues or dilemmas, or report irregularities.</p><p>-Maintain documentation of compliance activities, such as complaints received or investigation outcomes.</p><p>-Consult with internal legal advisor as necessary to address difficult legal compliance issues.</p><p>-Discuss emerging compliance issues with management or employees.</p><p>-Collaborate with management and human resources departments to ensure the implementation of consistent disciplinary action strategies in cases of compliance standard violations.</p><p>-Advise internal management or business partners on the implementation or operation of compliance programs.</p><p>-Provide employee training on compliance related topics, policies, or procedures.</p><p>-Provide assistance to internal or external auditors in compliance reviews.</p><p>-Prepare management reports regarding compliance of operations and progress.</p><p>-Monitor compliance systems to ensure their effectiveness.</p><p>-Keep informed regarding industry changes, trends, and best practices and assess the potential impact of these changes on organizational processes.</p><p>-Design or implement improvements in communication, monitoring, or enforcement of compliance standards.</p><p>-Verify that all firm and regulatory policies and procedures have been documented, implemented, and communicated.</p><p>-Direct the development or implementation of compliance-related policies and procedures throughout an organization.</p><p>-Update management in new audit systems and procedures.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><p>Bachelor degree. ISO9001 and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications are a must. Any other related certifications are a plus.&nbsp;</p>