External Auditor (Quality Assessment Services)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : DOE

External Auditor (Quality Assessment Services)

Location : Houston, TX (Remote / On-site as required)

Contract Duration : May 1, 2025 April 30, 2026

Engagement Length : Approximately 812 weeks

Job Summary :

Our client is seeking qualified External Auditors to conduct external quality assessment services for the client's. The selected auditors will perform a comprehensive peer review of the Internal Audit (IA) activity to assess conformance with The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Code of Ethics. This engagement will provide a detailed evaluation of efficiency, effectiveness, and opportunities for improvement within the IA function.

Key Responsibilities :

• Conduct a thorough review of audit work papers, reports, and related documentation.
• Assess whether the IA activity conforms to the 2025 IIA Standards and Code of Ethics.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the IA function based on its charter, governance expectations, and strategic direction.
• Identify opportunities for enhancing IA policies, procedures, and coordination with external auditors.
• Determine internal auditing perceptions through interviews and surveys with executive management, governance, and stakeholders.
• Provide recommendations to improve IA performance, add value to management, and enhance credibility.
• Prepare a detailed written report outlining observations, compliance status, areas for improvement, and successful internal audit practices.

Qualifications & Requirements :

Deliverables :

A comprehensive report detailing :