Senior Internal Auditor

Position Title: Senior Internal Auditor
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full Time
Department/Program: Finance and Accounting
Reports To: Director of Finance
Pay Range: $90K - $120K

Summary:

The Senior Internal Auditor is a key member of the Internal Audit activity within the Diocese of Orange, conducts audits, identifies gaps and opportunities for improvement within the business processes and controls at the parishes and schools. Develops sound and practical recommendations and prepares audit reports for Diocese leadership. Performs follow-up reviews to ensure recommendations are implemented, and to further assist Pastors, Principals, and Business Managers where needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Because all Diocese of Orange employees represent the Roman Catholic Church, they are expected to conduct themselves according to the goals and mission of the Church in performing their work.

The position of Senior Internal Auditor consists of some or all of the following duties:

• Takes charge of audits from planning to reporting.
• Executes 2-week audits of parishes and schools. 1 week of fieldwork onsite and 1 week for wrap up and reporting in the Diocese office.
• Prepares all required documentation list obtains documentation from auditee in a timely manner.
• Performs walkthroughs and inspects transactions and supporting documentation in the areas of collections and deposits handling, expenditures and payments, accounting, personnel records, and/or other areas depending on the required scope of the audit.
• Other responsibilities and projects assigned.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications & Experience:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business/Economics with emphasis or option in Accounting.
• CPA certificate or passed sections of exams highly desirable.
• 3-5 years of internal audit or financial audit experience.
• 2 years of public accounting experience.
• Proficient in accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills performing financial and data analysis.
• Ability to convey complex information effectively in an organized and succinct manner through charts, written narratives, and oral communication.
• Effective time management and prioritization skills.
• Accurate, detail oriented, and quick learner.
• Self-starter and proactive.
• Ability to work and respond with positive attitude under pressure.
• Provides excellent customer service.
• Strict standard of confidentiality and ethics.
• Alignment with the mission of the Catholic Church.

PREFERRED:
• Church or non-profit experience.
• Practicing Roman Catholic.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
• To perform duties of the job, the employee may regularly be required to stand, sit, talk, hear/listen, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment. Close vision requirements apply due to the nature of computer work.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Typical Working Conditions: Office environment. This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Equipment Used: Basic computer equipment, keyboard, mouse, telephone, copier, facsimile, calculator and paper shredder.
Essential Physical Tasks: Verbal communication, movement around the office, remaining stationary, reaching, and occasionally carrying materials as needed weighing up to 30 lbs.