Internal Audit Senior

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Internal Audit Senior will report to the Director of Internal Audit and support the department’s mission including; plan administration processes and transactional reviews, plan compliance of participating YMCA reviews, Investment Manager ODD & Internal Process and Transaction Reviews, and the annual financial statement audit and regulatory audits.

This position will assist in the assessment of the effectiveness of internal control systems; the accuracy of financial reports; compliance with contracts, procedures, rules, laws and regulations; and/or the efficiency and effectiveness of operations. Additional responsibilities comprise the execution of audit plans and other directives developed by the Director of Internal Audit including reviews of: consultant processes and procedures, investment manager operations,YMCAs for compliance with the rules and regulations of the YMCA Retirement Fund.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Execute plan administration processes and transactional reviews in accordance with the department’s work plan
Identify and revise audit programs as necessary in response to organizational or plan changes
Work closely with other Retirement Fund departments to validate and clarify issues identified during reviews
Perform plan compliance reviews of participating YMCA including; compliance tests in regards to eligibility, timely remittance and non-discrimination testing (401(m))
Prepare comprehensive, balanced, action-oriented, reports detailing observations and recommendations for improving controls. Ensuring that reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, constructive, timely and support documenting the work performed is included in the audit work papers
Assist with external audits such as the annual financial statement audit and New York State Department of Financial Services’ periodic audit
Coordinate / execute operational reviews such as Disaster Recovery drills and system access reviews
Assist with outside consultant investment manager operational reviews
Manage the work of internal audit staff on projects as needed
Prepare and summarize identified risks issues or deficiencies in operational due diligence reports / reviews
Other related duties

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors’ degree in Accounting and Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required
MBA designation is desirable
3 + years of experience clearly demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in public accounting and/or internal audit
Strong research/analytic/problem solving skills
Critical thinking and decision making skills
Ability to influence and foster collaborative relationships; ability to engage resources outside of direct control, meet deadlines, and achieve objectives
Organized and highly detailed-oriented
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Excellent interpersonal, able to establish effective work relationships according to requirements of position writing and communication skill as well as strong computer skills
Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
A self-starter that understands organizational priorities
Ability to work in a small team environment and be self-motivated
Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE NEEDED:

Analytical ability to understand audit scope and choose appropriate responses to meet business unit objectives. Includes attention to detail, and eye for accuracy
Ability to document operational process and system flows and identify areas of operational efficiencies
Knowledge of YMCA and pension operations desirable

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $79,000.00 to $100,000.00 /year

Experience:

3 + years of public accounting and/or internal audit: 3 years (Required)
public accounting: 3 years (Required)
internal audit: 2 years (Required)
executing plan administration processes & transactional test: 3 years (Preferred)
financial services: 3 years (Required)

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