Internal Audit Manager - #Staff

Internal Audit Manager

We are seeking an Internal Audit Manager who demonstrates subject matter expertise in operational internal auditing and the healthcare and / or higher education industry. Manages multiple complex internal audit projects. Manages and serves as a technical expert to internal audit staff. Partners with department leadership to manage the day-to-day workflow of internal audit staff and completion of assigned internal audit plan. Develops and provides training to internal audit staff. In collaboration with leadership, researches and implements internal audit operating procedures congruous to the Office of Hopkins Internal Audits operations. Performs assigned duties in accordance with the accepted professional standards requiring independence and objectivity; knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures, and good business practices; ability to assess risk relative to the proper application of internal controls. Reports To Associate Director, Executive Director Internal Audits or Chief Audit Officer.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities :

• In collaboration with Internal Audit leadership participates in the development of the annual internal audit plan.
• Develops internal audit plan in assigned areas, including performing effective risk assessments and meeting with institutional management to support the development of the annual audit plan.
• Oversee a portion of the annual internal audit plan, working with Executive Director Operational Audits and / or Associate Directors and in collaboration with other Internal Audit Managers to plan and staff audit projects.
• Manages multiple projects or single projects in complex environments supporting the overall completion of the annual audit plan.
• Responsible for overseeing the execution of audits, from audit planning through reporting.
• Plans complex internal audits by gathering specific relevant background information, e.g. financial results, policies and procedures, etc. from the institution's information systems, web-based and other information sources.
• Utilize organizational and regulatory knowledge to identify audit constraints and shape priorities.
• Negotiates audit parameters with Executive Director Operational Audits and / or Associate Directors.
• Ensures that all team members understand their individual roles and responsibilities.
• Designs appropriate internal audit programs and time budgets based upon the review and evaluation of underlying financial and business risks.
• Oversees the development of the internal audit program for projects in assigned audit plan.
• Utilizes advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite applications and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work and the extraction of relevant business data and its analysis using computer assisted auditing techniques, such as ACL software.
• Ensures all projects in the assigned audit plan address appropriate risks identified and concludes on risk management strategies, considering industry best practices and cost benefit.
• Prepares clear and concise working papers and other documentation supporting discussions, operational facts and results of testing to justify conclusions.
• Reviews and approves all workpapers on projects in the assigned audit plan.
• Communicates recommendations to management through logical, clear and concise written and oral means to gain understanding and agreement on audit issues and commitment to implement corrective action.
• Performs or oversees follow-up of internal audits to evaluate management's implementation of action plans. Monitors overall status of open issues and holds assigned staff accountable to ensure timely validation.
• Monitors status of assigned audit plan and reports progress to the Associate Directors and / or Executive Director Operational Audits timely and regularly.
• Evaluates customer feedback and lessons learned from meetings and identifies possible improvement areas. Implements changes in future audits as needed.
• Oversees the activities of multiple internal audit teams to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects.
• Provides day-to-day support for assigned staff, e.g. create open lines of communication, provide regulatory updates, advise on difficult situations, etc.
• Participates in personnel development training and performance evaluation programs.
• Performs project evaluations on assigned internal audit staff. Provides input to Executive Director Operational Audits and Associate Directors on annual evaluations of assigned staff.
• Demonstrates an expert knowledge of external and internal organizational, environmental and regulatory issues. Educates team in regard to those issues.
• Interacts appropriately with all levels of personnel including senior and executive leadership, building good working relationships across the Johns Hopkins Institutions.
• Nurtures existing and develops new relationships with senior management to help achieve the department's strategic plans.
• Represents department on assigned Institutional committees.
• Mentors and guides internal auditor staff in the execution of their assigned projects.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of healthcare and / or higher education industry.
• Monitors changes in the industry and be able to understand the impact on your own work.
• Provides detailed progress updates of audits, including major findings and problems to Associate Directors, Executive Director Operational Audits, and Chief Audit Officer.
• Leads and / or directs work of audit staff regarding review of scope statements, audit programs, internal control questionnaires, audit work papers, and ensures timely progress and successful completion of projects.
• Researches and recommends more effective ways of managing risks, performing controls, and improving operational efficiencies.
• Identifies and develops new audit tools and techniques.
• Conducts specialized audits, projects or investigations requested by Institutional leadership.
• Represents department on assigned management committees and speaks for department when Executive Director Internal Audits, Associate Directors and Chief Audit Officer are not present.
• Promotes department image through quality work, sharing knowledge and professional dealings, and maintaining confidentiality of information.
• May be responsible for overseeing projects being performed by external professional services partners.
• In collaboration with Chief Audit Officer, Executive Director Operational Audits, and Associate Directors lead departmental continuous improvement efforts.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

In addition to the duties described above :

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Technical Qualifications and Specialized Certifications :

Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency :

Classified Title : Internal Audit Manager

Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PF

Starting Salary Range : $85,500 - $149,800 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.)

Employee group : Full Time

Schedule : 37.5 M-