The Johns Hopkins University · 9 hours ago
Sr. Internal Auditor (Office of Hopkins Internal Audit)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$63K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expThe Johns Hopkins University is seeking a Sr. Internal Auditor who will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of financial, operational, and compliance audits. The role involves coordinating audit assignments, ensuring high-quality output, and serving as a technical resource for the audit team.
EducationHigher EducationInformation Technology
Responsibilities
Document current operating practices through interviews, observation, investigation and testing
Test transactions utilizing automated and/or traditional auditing methods and analyze results of testing
Identify underlying causes and contributing factors to noted problems through investigation and analysis
Identify and assess risks
Identify appropriate solutions and formulate sound reasonable recommendations for management’s corrective action, using appropriate criteria and cost-benefit considerations
Prepare formal written reports, expressing conclusions on the system's adequacy and effectiveness and the efficiency with which activities are done
Plan internal audits by gathering specific relevant background information, e.g. financial results, policies and procedures, etc. from the institution’s information systems, web-based and other information sources
Utilize organizational and regulatory knowledge to identify audit constraints and shape priorities
Negotiate audit parameters with Manager or Sr. Director
When serving as lead for a team, ensure all members understand their individual roles and responsibilities
Design internal audit programs and time budgets based on reviewing and evaluating underlying financial and business risks
Thoroughly address all objectives and risks identified in audit planning and conclude on operational effectiveness and efficiency, considering industry best practices
Prepare clear and concise working papers and other documentation supporting discussions, operational fact and results of testing to justify conclusions
When serving in a project lead role, will review all working papers related to the project
Communicate recommendations to management through logical, clear and concise written and oral means to gain understanding and agreement on audit issues and commitment to implement corrective action
Perform follow-up internal audits to evaluate management’s implementation of action plans
Monitor project status and issues on a timely basis and report progress and issues to project lead or director timely and regularly
Evaluate customer feedback and lessons learned from meetings and identify possible improvement areas. Implement changes in future audits as needed
Oversee the activities of Internal Auditors to ensure effective utilization in completing assigned projects
Provide day-to-day support for Internal Auditors, e.g. create open lines of communication, provide regulatory updates, advise on difficult situations, etc
Participate in personnel development training and performance evaluation programs
Provide feedback to staff assigned or to the director for inclusion in staff performance or project evaluation
Assist other Auditors as appropriate and necessary to execute assigned projects
Consider multiple approaches and develop solutions to problems
Apply project management and time management skills
Address difficult and sensitive issues in a timely and effective manner
May be responsible for more complex and a greater volume of audits than those handled by Internal Auditors
At the senior level may act as lead on a multi-entity audit requiring coordination of several other auditors; implement a new audit with no available history or background; be assigned high visibility/high priority audits
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of healthcare and/or higher education industry
Monitor changes in the industry and be able to understand the impact on your own work
In accordance with department policy, make decisions necessary to carry out assigned projects and related internal audit and work programs to meet the audit objectives
Promote department image through quality work, sharing knowledge and professional dealings and maintain confidentiality of information
Interact appropriately with all levels of personnel, building good working relationships, and establishing a network of organizational contacts
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business or related field
Five years of accounting or audit experience
Knowledge of accounting principles and standards
Proper financial and administrative control procedures and good business practices
Ability to assess risk relative to the proper application of controls
Preferred
Supervisory experience
Experience in non-profit, higher education or healthcare industry
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or master's degree in business administration (MBA)
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and automated workpapers
Analytical Skills - Intermediate
Audit Documentation and Reporting - Intermediate
Audit Planning - Intermediate
Auditing Standards - Intermediate
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles - Intermediate
Internal Auditing - Intermediate
Oral and Written Communications - Intermediate
Risk Analysis - Intermediate
Risk Control - Intermediate
Company
The Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University is a research university that enrolls full and part-time students throughout nine academic divisions.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$207.96MKey Investors
National Highway Traffic Safety AdministrationFoundation for Opioid Response EffortsAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-05-07Grant
2025-03-27Grant· $0.56M
2024-08-15Grant· $20.9M
Leadership Team
Beth Blauer
Vice President Public Impact Initiatives
Alexander Baras
Associate Professor of Pathology, Urology, and Oncology at Johns Hopkins
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