Internal Audit Manager

*Please note all applicants must be a current US resident.

ESI is now hiring an Internal Audit Manager in the Stuart, FL area.

POSITION SUMMARY:

ESI is seeking an Internal Audit Manager who bears the primary responsibility for implementing an internal audit program affecting a wide range of operational activities. This program provides for 1) the review and appraisal of the soundness, adequacy, effectiveness, and proper application of accounting, financial and other operating controls; 2) the determination of the extent of compliance with these controls and other established major organizational policies, plans and procedures; 3) the determination of the extent to which assets are accounted for and safeguarded from losses of any kind; 4) the determination of the reliability of management’s financial and operational data developed within an organization; and 5) the issuance of reports to officials within and outside of the organization, including appropriate levels of management stating conclusions and recommendations for improvements. The position may be deputized and is an exempt position under the FLSA.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university supplemented with five years of recent and relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.
• Certification in one or more of the following is required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).
• Ability to walk, stand, stoop, bend, push a cart, or lift during the entire shift
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, including small packages and supplies
• Ability to work extended periods of time at a keyboard or work station.
• Ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals, and to communicate orally

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Core Responsibilities
• Assists with the development of long-range and annual internal audit plans.
• Planning, designing and performance of internal audits. This may include internal and compliance audits of third-party contracts and agreements, memorandums of understanding, and other assigned programs.
• Prepares audit programs, independently (or as part of a team), including determining the type of audit required, determining the appropriate audit methodology, and identifying the steps to be followed in the audit.
• Conducts audit entrance and exit conferences with appropriate staff.
• Prepares work papers and conducts audits of manual and automated systems for financial and court system audits.
• Recommends changes based on audit reviews and follows-up on progress of implementation of such recommendations
• Assists in investigations of possible inappropriate actions. Writes audit reports and conducts special studies, reviews, and various analyses as assigned.
• Participates in the process of internal control initiatives.
• Assists management in identifying and assessing areas of risk.
• Assists individuals who perform operational and financial activities with risk assessments and action plans in their responsibility areas to heighten awareness of major exposure, loss potential and/or transactional anomalies and facilitate discussions of practical ways to manage or avoid them.
• Attends staff meetings, trainings, seminars, and workshops as required
• Training and Development Responsibilities
• Coaches, motivates, and develops staff and provides feedback to enhance the necessary skillsets to carry out job tasks.
• Coordinates, participates, and contributes to weekly meetings with staff.
• Identifies and implements the training needs of the division to attain the recommended job proficiencies.
• Completes performance appraisals and reviews with the staff.
• Conducts regular meetings with staff to discuss performance progress and provides feedback.
• Documents staff performance in a log or a file to provide articulable feedback for yearly evaluations and regular meetings.
• Disciplinary and Inspection Responsibilities.
• Ensures compliance of policies and procedures.
• Identifies clear expectations with staff.
• Counsels staff as needed.
• Documents all written and verbal counseling on incidents involving the staff’s actions.
• Conducts random inspections of staff’s equipment and facilitates the acquisition of new equipment as needed.
• Inspects office areas for any safety violations or materials that may be offensive to others.
• Reviews applicable state statutes, local ordinances, best practices, sunshine law, administrative codes, legislative developments, public records laws and makes recommendations to amend policies and procedures as required.
• . Reviews and revises practices, procedures, and workflows in the division.
• Internal Audit Strategy
• Developing and executing an audit strategy that involves identifying needs, defining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and setting targets for data analysis and reporting.
• Reviews and appraises division operations to determine compliance with related state laws, county ordinances and all other rules and regulations and to assure the reliability, accuracy, and completeness of records.
• Preforms work specified in approved audit and investigative programs.
• Collaborate with Information Technology and other divisions to ensure data quality, security, and governance.
• Collaborating with various business units to understand their data and reporting needs, deliver relevant insights, and assist in data-driven decision making
• Other duties as assigned

*For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to our recruiter, Joe Begin, at joe@esiworks.com, and include in the subject line: Internal Audit Manager, Stuart, FL

ESI COMPANY SUMMARY:

ESI provides comprehensive human resource services for its partner schools. This includes recruiting, staffing, screening, on boarding, payroll and benefits administration. Founded in 2015, ESI has carefully crafted our company culture and reputation based on a deep understanding that staffing is first and foremost about people. We understand the right placement in the right job changes lives. ESI is committed to providing simplified employment solutions through our superior work ethic and industry experience. It is our mission to treat every person we encounter with wholehearted integrity and dedication.