What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at The Salvation Army Central Territory?
Do you want to use your skills and talents to make a lasting difference in the world? The Salvation Army Central Territory Headquarters is seeking a motivated and experienced professional to join our Audit Department as an Internal Auditor. The Salvation Army is one of the largest charities in the United States and is an international organization based on Biblical principles created to help people in need. We are mission-driven, diverse, collaborative, and focused on positive results for people. Join our team to help support our mission by Doing the Most Good!
Central Territory Headquarters LI
Job Objective:
Within the Institute of Internal Auditors Code of Ethics, responsible to conduct audits of procedures, records, and various documents thoroughly, independently and precisely to ensure compliance with Salvation Army policies, regulations, procedures and internal controls and ensure the safe guarding of organizational assets.
Essential Functions:
- Plan audits and work with other team members for the completion of an audit
- Verify assets and liabilities by general audit procedures including bank reconciliations, financial statements, inventories, fixed assets, disaster services, facilities, contracts, counting petty cash and review backup for other cash assets, review receivables and payable journals, review of other liabilities and fund balance
- Verify income and expenses by general audit procedures, including review of receipting material and expense vouchers and journal entries
- Verify personnel records such as I-9 documentation, payroll records and employee personnel files and time records
- Investigate problem situations as directed
- Select and design field specific audit programs
- Prepare audit reports
- Suggest best practices for field staff
Education & Certification:
BS degree in Accounting, Finance or another applicable business related area.
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
Experience:
None required. One year financial or accounting auditing experience preferred.
OR: Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Working Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and E-Mail
- Ability to speak and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, employees, beneficiaries and customers and to perform the requirements of this job
Supervisory Responsibility:
May function as an in-charge auditor for an assigned audit. Direct, assign and check the work of auditors on the audit.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the duties of this job.
Physical requirements include: Good speaking, hearing and vision ability, and excellent manual dexterity. Lifting, pulling and pushing of materials up to 25 pounds; requires bending, squatting and walking May stand for extended periods
Travel:
Travel as needed to support and promote the programs of the department. Incumbent will travel up to 50% of the time.
Working Conditions:
Work is performed in a typical office environment. Full-time position; may require some weekend and evening work and travel
The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.
The Salvation Army offers a competitive benefit package for Full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, hearing, disability and life insurance, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) retirement accounts, a company-funded defined contribution (pension) plan and generous time off policies.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for this position, please call 847-294-2029.
The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minority/Female/Veterans/Disabled.
