What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Internal Auditor position at HOLT CAT?
The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for the timely execution of risk-based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, which may include financial, operational, compliance, and/or information technology (IT) audit programs. In addition, the Senior Internal Auditor will lead the internal audit function’s strategy, resources, and operations.
Essential Functions:
• Models, promotes, reinforces, and rewards the consistent use of HOLT’s Values Based Leadership (VBL) tools, models, and processes to ensure alignment with our Vision, Values, and Mission.
• Hires, develops, evaluates, and influences effective and consistent productivity and teamwork to ensure the delivery of Legendary Customer Service (LCS).
• Collaborates with the Director of Tax and Audit to develop an internal audit plan using strategies that appropriately consider the relevant and evolving business and operational risks facing the organization and manages those risks effectively.
• Manages the organization's internal audit plan, which is meant to document and evaluate internal controls, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and identify and mitigate business risks.
• Plans and oversees audits of various functional areas to determine the effectiveness of risk management practices or internal controls.
• Analyzes and reports the control environment and compliance with policies and procedures associated with key business and operational risks.
• Assesses and ranks risk areas of highest impact in order to prioritize audit activity focus.
• Identifies potentially problematic areas and provide insight on the impact of non-compliance.
• Schedules projects, functions, or areas to be audited based on guidance from leadership and assigns staff.
• Analyzes audit results, prepares presentations of findings, and develops recommendations meant to reduce risk and increase protection of organizational assets.
• Identifies control and process deficiencies and reports the findings to management through effective communication.
• Provides recommendations for improvements to identified processes and/or procedures as appropriate.
• Timely and accurately completes all phases of the audit cycle including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up to assess the effectiveness and design of internal processes and controls.
• Documents, assess, and maintain detailed process descriptions including internal control walkthroughs, narratives, flow charts, and control matrices.
• Maintains confidentiality of data, materials, and information received and/or reviewed.
• Interacts with management and process owners to develop and maintain relationships and trust.
• Coordinates with external auditors as needed.
• Works safely at all times and adheres to all applicable safety policies; complies with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
• Minimum three or more years of applicable field experience required.
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree in closely related field preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Extensive knowledge of the fundamental audit strategies that include policies, procedures, and best practices in addition to emerging audit practices and trends.
• Exceptional business acumen and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced skills working with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Strong research and investigation skills.
• Advanced problem solving and planning orientation skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills including both written and oral.
• Excellent interpersonal skills to establish working relationships with multiple departments and various levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time management skills, deadline oriented.
• Ability to understand and utilize financial information.
• Ability to exercise good judgment.
• Ability to work independently and within a team in a fast-paced, high-volume, frequent interruption environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Ability to manage direct reports.
• Ability to lead projects related to internal audit efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; coaching and development; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Travel:
• Travel up to 40% with some overnight travel may be required