Staff Internal Auditor

Req ID: 85961

BASIC PURPOSE: This is a corporate internal auditor career position responsible for performing risk assessments, performing test of transactions, data analysis, assessing internal controls and business processes, preparing audit workpapers, and making recommendations for the enhancement of internal controls to improve operational performance. The staff auditor reviews and evaluates detailed operating procedures and business processes, analyzes results of testing and investigates exceptions through discussion with process owners and company personnel, identifies and documents internal control deficiencies and other audit observations, exceptions and concerns.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the execution of the annual internal audit plan and all phases of the audit process.
• Interview business process owners to document internal controls and processes.
• Prepare risk assessments for each process and audit area.
• Assist in determining records or activities to analyze, the extent of tests to apply, and the workpapers to prepare.
• Obtain, analyze, and evaluate audit evidence.
• Ensure compliance with internal control procedures by examining records, reports, operating practices, and supporting documentation.
• Draft audit programs.
• Prepares workpapers that record and summarize data on the assigned audit program.
• Holds preliminary discussions of apparent audit exceptions with process owners to verify and to obtain explanations of and reasons for each apparent exception.
• Prepare and presents audit observations to management.
• Draft audit reports.
• Perform post audit follow-up reviews.
• Identify and recommend methods to remediate control deficiencies, opportunities for cost savings, and operational efficiencies
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending continuing professional education meetings, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
• Participate in special projects (e.g., business development analysis, etc.)
• Other duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from an accredited University is preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant and/or Certified Internal Auditor certification desired; however, if not certified then it is preferred the applicant is working toward obtaining professional certification with an active plan in place to meet the 150-hour educational requirement to sit for the CPA exam in the State of Oklahoma. 

Experience:

• At least one to two years of accounting, internal audit, and/or public accounting experience is preferred. A recent college graduate with outstanding academic credentials and extracurricular/volunteer experience may be considered. Prior internship experience in a public or private corporation working in accounting or auditing is also a plus.

SKILLS AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Skills:

• Ability to manage competing projects and tasks to completion in a fast-paced environment meeting established deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills, in particular the ability to tactfully communicate with all levels within the organization
• Advanced computer and word processing skills in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to analyze large data sets and to understand complex business processes.
• Ability to research and to identify emerging business/industry risks, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to create business process flowcharts using VISIO.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge and/or understanding of the COSO Framework

Typical Physical Demands:

• Requires prolonged sitting, some bending and stooping.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate a computer keyboard and calculator.
• Requires normal range of hearing and vision. 

Job Function(s): Accounting and Finance

Founded in 1964 by Tom Love, Love’s Family of Companies is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and remains entirely family owned and operated. With more than 300 locations in 40 states, Love’s approximate growth rate is 20 stores per year. Love’s has consistently ranked in the top 10 on Forbes’ Magazine’s annual listing of America’s largest privately held companies. From the first filling station in Watonga, Oklahoma, the Love’s commitment has remained the same: “Clean Places, Friendly Faces.”