ASSOCIATE SPECIALIST - SPECIALIST - Internal Auditor/ Financial Auditor/ Auditor

Who We Are:

The Internal Audit Department is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of Southwest Research Institute.

Objectives of this Role:

• Be mentored and trained on how SwRI conducts financial, compliance, and operational audits to provide assurance and enhance efficiency and effectiveness of reviewed areas.
• Plan and perform internal audits from inception to completion to help ensure accuracy of financial processes, compliance with applicable laws and regulations, and improve business operations.
• Summarize audit results and formulate recommendations into clear and concise written audit reports that will help improve the organization.
• Become knowledgeable of federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions pertaining to programs or activities to be audited.
• Apply your passion for learning and evaluating to successfully contribute to the Internal Audit team at SwRI.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Perform internal audits of the Institute’s functions, processes, and control activities to help ensure reliability and integrity of financial information, compliance with internal & regulatory policies and procedures, and achievement of operational goals and objectives.
• Execute internal audit assignments, including planning, fieldwork, report writing, and communication of results to management.
• Work independently and on a team, ensuring accurate and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.
• Work with external financial auditors on annual engagements.
• Work with external auditors on regulatory compliance audits.
• Establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships with internal staff, management, external auditors, clients, or other entities.
• Gain fundamental skills and knowledge related to compliance with internal & regulatory policies and procedures, and achievement of operational goals and objectives.
• Research and understand federal and state laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and contract provisions pertaining to programs or activities to be audited.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. Other disciplines may be considered if applicant is a CPA or CIA.
• 0-6 years: Knowledge or experience with Financial Audits and the ability to conduct comprehensive financial audits to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with industry standards. Knowledge and/or experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, Accounting.
• Experience performing audits/reviews of financial, compliance, and/or operational activities. Prefer experience evaluating internal controls around accounting, financial, and operational policies, processes, or systems. Or taken courses in Auditing and Internal Controls.
• Must have a desire to grow in areas related to compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Experience with improving internal controls a plus. Experience with federal contracting and Single Audits (OMB A-133) a plus.
• Excellent written & oral communication skills and ability to interface with staff at various levels of the organization.
• Must be able to effectively and diplomatically collaborate with the team to deliver solutions for complex business problems our organization may face.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required