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Cincinnati Public Schools · 1 day ago

Internal Audit Specialist

Cincinnati, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$72K/yr - $86K/yr

2+ years exp

Cincinnati Public Schools (CPS) is Greater Cincinnati's largest school district, serving about 35,000 students. They are seeking an Internal Audit Specialist who will execute financial, compliance, and operational audit engagements, assess internal controls, and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

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Responsibilities

Independently and objectively execute financial, compliance, and operational audit engagements

Ability to draft and revise audit plans, audit programs, and audit reports

Assess compliance with district policies and procedures as well as state and federal laws/regulations

Develop recommendations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and internal controls

Apply strong analytical skills to identify, define, and resolve problems, and interpret data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions

Balance multiple projects/assignments simultaneously, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Assist in coaching and developing Internal Audit Interns

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Audit engagement executionAnalytical skillsInternal controls assessmentFinancial compliance knowledgeRisk management experienceCPA certificationTime managementProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accountancy, Finance, or a related field is required

Two (2) to five (5) years of audit, compliance, or risk management experience. A strong academic record, including, without limitation, coursework that Cincinnati Public Schools deems relevant to this position, is required, and may be used to support years of experience

Willing and able to learn and work independently with minimal supervision, as well as take ownership and pride in work product

Demonstrates analytical and problem-solving skills

Intermediate or advanced abilities in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications

Effective organization and time management skills, with the ability to work under pressure and adhere to project deadlines

Integrity within a professional environment

Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interpret and communicate business needs between internal groups and external stakeholders

Preferred

Certification such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or other recognized relevant certification is preferred. Meeting at least one (1) certification qualification criterion is required