Senior Internal Auditor
Department of Justice
02.2017
- Document results using internal methodologies set out in organization’s audit manual
- Support and mentor junior audit team members to improve quality of whole team performance
- Assist in developing test methodologies that comprehensively evaluate adequacy of controls
- Collect, analyze, and review documentation from previous reports to inform ongoing audit
- Assist in designing and executing internal audit plan, establishing procedures for identifying and flagging risks during audit process
- Help to influence third-party audiences to meet operational needs and regulatory requirements
- Review working papers for sufficient documentation to successfully complete audit scope and objectives
- Maintain essential records and reported on project progress regularly
- Complete audits to pre-agreed timescales, maintaining high quality professional and departmental standards
- Generate annual reports for clients and audit committees to inform business decision-making
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with senior management, gaining confidence of people at all levels
- Determine audit scope, completed internal audits and managed insights and actions
- Summarize internal audit findings and presented results and recommendations to senior management
- Review internal controls and identified potential control system and process weaknesses requiring attention and resolution.
- Improved internal control processes by conducting thorough audits and identifying areas for improvement
- Enhanced operational efficiency through the development and implementation of risk-based audit plans
- Strengthened financial reporting accuracy by examining accounting records, verifying transactions, and reconciling discrepancies
- Developed strong working relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate open communication during the audit process
- Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies through meticulous audits and effective communication with management
- Mentored junior auditors, providing guidance on best practices in internal auditing and encouraging professional development
- Presented clear, concise audit findings to senior management, offering actionable recommendations for improvements
- Promoted a culture of accountability within the organization by consistently enforcing company policies and procedures during audits
- Evaluated the effectiveness of IT controls, recommending enhancements where necessary to safeguard against potential cybersecurity threats
- Assisted in the preparation of annual risk assessments and developed appropriate audit programs in response to identified risks
- Provided ongoing support to management by offering guidance on internal control design and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
- Supported continuous improvement initiatives by collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process optimization
- Minimized fraud risks by implementing comprehensive fraud detection strategies and conducting detailed investigations as needed
- Collaborated closely with external auditors during year-end audits to expedite procedures and minimize disruptions to business operations
- Managed multiple complex audit projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and budget constraints
- Streamlined audit documentation processes by implementing new software solutions that increased efficiency without sacrificing quality or accuracy
- Participated in the development of the company''s enterprise risk management framework, assisting with the identification and prioritization of key risks
- Conducted special investigations as requested by senior management or the board of directors, maintaining confidentiality throughout the process
- Identified and reported audit issues
- Produced audit reports
- Documented recommendations to improve internal controls
- Trained newly hired employees on company processes, procedures and deadlines
- Reviewed and identified risks, analyzed controls and tested compliance
- Recommended new methods to improve internal controls and operating efficiency
- Handled supervisor duties when manager was unavailable or out of office
- Developed auditing program to address risks and evaluate regulatory requirements
- Guided departments in developing remediation plans based on audit findings and recommendations
