ECLARO · 8 hours ago
Auditors
Albany, NY
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$38/hr - $38/hr
5+ years expECLARO is looking for Auditors for their client in Albany, NY. The role involves performing gap assessments and external quality assessments to enhance public services and promote sustainable resource management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Perform a Gap Assessment
Perform External Quality Assessment Review
The principal objectives of the gap assessment are to: Provide an analysis of whether OTDA's Internal Audit function conforms to The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and the IIA's Code of Ethics, highlighting any gaps
Review the implementation of the Standards, including the existence of a quality assurance process, and identify areas where enhancements are needed to prepare for the formal QAR
Assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the Internal Audit function based on the Internal Audit Charter, expectations of senior management, the CAE, and relevant stakeholders in providing assurance and advisory services
Identify opportunities and offer recommendations for improvement to enhance readiness for the formal QAR, including counsel to the CAE on improving performance, services, value addition, and the credibility of Internal Audit
To accomplish the objectives, the independent assessment team should include the following: Review the Internal Audit Charter and the Internal Audit Policy and Procedure Manual for compliance with the Standards and the IIA's Code of Ethics, and recommend changes where gaps exist
Review a sample of audit and consulting projects and their associated work papers and reports, as requested by the team, to identify gaps and offer ideas for improvement
Conduct interviews with selected key stakeholders for Internal Audit, including senior management, external auditors, the CAE, and Internal Audit staff
Review survey data received from OTDA management and key stakeholders
Review any benchmark data relevant to similar internal audit functions
Prepare any diagnostic tools consistent with the methodology established within the IIA's Quality Assessment Manual for the Internal Audit Activity, focused on gap identification
The external quality assessment should include a comprehensive review of the adequacy of the internal audit function's: Conformance with the current Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Global Internal Audit Standards
Mandate, charter, strategy, methodologies, processes, risk assessment, and internal audit plan
Compliance with applicable laws and/or regulations
Performance criteria and measures as well as assessment results
Competencies and due professional care, including the sufficient use of tools and techniques, and focus on continual development
Qualifications and competencies, including those of the chief audit executive role, as defined by the organization's job description and hiring profile
Integration into the organization's governance processes, including the relationships among those involved in positioning the internal audit function to operate independently
Contribution to the organization's governance, risk management, and control processes
Contribution to the improvement of the organization's operations and ability to attain its objectives
Ability to meet expectations articulated by the board, senior management, and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
At least one member of the external assessment team must be a certified audit professional (CIA, CPA, CISA, etc.), preferably CIA with current in-depth knowledge of the Standards and has completed Quality Assurance Training
Experience with and knowledge of the Standards and leading internal audit practices
Have at least five years of recent experience in the practice of leading an audit engagement
Attestation by assessment team members that they have no conflicts of interest, in fact or appearance
Preferred
Experience as a chief audit executive or comparable senior level of internal audit management
Experience in the organization's industry or sector
Previous experience performing external quality assessments
Completion of external quality assessment training recognized by The Institute of Internal Auditors
Benefits
401k Retirement Savings Plan administered by Merrill Lynch
Commuter Check Pretax Commuter Benefits
Eligibility to purchase Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance through ECLARO
Company
ECLARO
ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Canada and the Philippines.
1001-5000 employees
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