Senior Internal Auditor

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Come help us create a better everyday life for the many people. That’s the IKEA vision. We do that by offering a wide range of home furnishings with good design and function at prices so low that as many people will be able to afford them.

Job Description

Range of Responsibility:

Performs professional internal auditing work.  Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial and compliance audit projects; providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff; providing key input to development of the Annual Audit Plan; Works independently under general supervision with considerable latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

Other essential duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Assists in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and provides input to the development of the Annual Audit Plan.
  • Performs audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting client processes and procedures.
  • Conducts interviews, reviews document, develops and administers surveys, compose summary memos, and prepares working papers.
  • Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed.
  • Develops and maintains productive client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
  • Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
  • Performs related work as assigned by audit management.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Applied Economics or Business from an accredited college or university.
  • Three years’ Plus of full-time experience in auditing, accounting, or business analysis. (Big Four experience will be preferred)
  • Professional Certification CIA, CPA or CISA or other professional relevant certificates will be preferred.

Must also have the following demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Considerable knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices.
  • Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by the Institute of Internal Auditors.
  • Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
  • Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
  • Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
  • Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
  • Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
  • Considerable skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet and other business software to prepare reports, memos, summaries and analyses.
  • Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff and external contacts, and to work effectively in a professional team environment