VP Internal Audit - Fort Worth, United States - True Find Staffing (TFS)
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Description
Job Summary:
This position is responsible for overseeing a comprehensive internal audit program across the entire organization.
The VP of Internal Audit is accountable for all internal auditing activities, including staff management, training, supervision, and performance evaluations.
The role involves maintaining professional ethical standards, fostering effective relationships with management and staff, and adhering to accepted auditing and industry standards.
The position reports functionally to the Chair of the Audit Committee and administratively to the Chief Legal Officer.Key Responsibilities:
Business Unit Collaboration:
Partner with leaders from different business units within the organization to conduct internal audits that provide value to their operations.
Risk Assessment:
Develop, coordinate, and report on risk assessments at the process level in a timely manner.
Enterprise Risk Management:
Collaborate with senior leadership to facilitate Enterprise Risk Management activities, ensuring the effectiveness of control environments and audit approaches.
Audit Planning:
Direct the development of the Annual Audit Plan and the Internal Audit Risk Assessment, identifying and evaluating risk areas.
Contracted Services:
Oversee the development of requests for contracted (outsourced) services for the Internal Audit Department and monitor those services until completion.
Research and Development:
Stay informed about audit tools and leading audit practices to enhance the internal audit strategy.
Quality Control:
Ensure compliance with quality control standards by reviewing the work products of individual audit projects.
Audit Execution:
Review and approve audit objectives, scope, and audit programs for assigned projects. Direct the performance of audit procedures, including issue identification, criteria development, evidence evaluation, and documentation.
Reporting:
Communicate audit results through written reports and oral presentations to management and the Audit Committee. Collaborate with the organization on issue resolution and recommendation implementation.
Representation:
Represent the Internal Audit function at management and Audit Committee meetings, as well as with oversight agencies and external organizations.
Professional Development:
Pursue professional development opportunities, share gained knowledge with the staff, and stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory developments.
Supervisory Responsibility:
The VP of Internal Audit is responsible for supervising all activities of the internal audit staff.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
A Bachelor's (BBA) or Master's (MBA) degree in Accounting or an equivalent field.
Work Experience:
Ten or more years of auditing experience, with at least three years in both internal auditing and leading an internal audit team.
Certifications:
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is preferred, but not mandatory if the candidate holds an MBA in accounting and has substantial experience leading an internal audit team.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
The VP of Internal Audit should possess a range of skills and abilities, including relationship-building with senior leaders, technical expertise in auditing and risk management, strategic thinking, knowledge of industry standards and ethics, IT terminology, project management, adaptability, and the ability to handle confidential information.
Preferred Qualifications (considered a plus):
Relevant software proficiency for auditing, additional licenses, experience in IT auditing, and experience in Trust Department auditing.
In summary, this role involves overseeing the internal audit function, ensuring that audits are conducted effectively, and providing valuable insights to the organization's leadership.
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