• Internal Audit Associate

    Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD)


    We are seeking an **_Internal Audit Associate,_** to whom reports to the Associate Director of Operational Audits. This role helps in the review and evaluation of operational processes for the Johns Hopkins Institutions (Johns Hopkins University and Johns Hopkins Health System to determine compliance with Johns Hopkins policies and external laws and regulations by assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, identifying risks, and supporting various audit-related tasks under the guidance of senior team members.

    _Performs assigned duties in accordance with the accepted professional standards requiring_

    + Independence and objectivity,

    + Knowledge of accounting principles and standards, proper financial and administrative control procedures and good business practices, and

    + Ability to assess risk, relative to the proper application of controls

    + Promotes Department image through quality work, sharing knowledge and professional dealings, and maintains confidentiality of information.

    Specific Duties & Responsibilities

    + Work under the oversight of a senior team members (e.g., project lead, senior, manager or director) applying professional audit techniques to assess processes and procedures.

    + This position will assist audit teams in executing audit or risk advisory projects in areas such as,

    + Planning of internal audits by gathering specific relevant background information (such as financial results, and policies and procedures) from the Institution’s information systems, web-based and other information sources.

    + Identifying the key control points of the process/system being audited. Develop comprehensive understanding of the process/system and be able to explain it and compare it against other processes/systems as needed.

    + Identifying and assessing risks and associated testing steps.

    + Executing audit procedures using the prescribed audit or work program, ensuring assigned steps are appropriately and timely addressed. Identify extenuating factors requiring possible deviations from the existing audit program.

    + Documenting current operating practices through interviews, observation, investigation, and testing.

    + Testing transactions (utilizing automated and/or traditional auditing methods) and analyzes results of testing.

    + Utilizing Microsoft Office Suite and other business and audit-related software to conduct internal audit work.

    + Identifying through investigation and analysis, underlying causes and contributing factors to noted problems.

    + Preparing clear and concise audit working papers (including sufficient documentation to support procedures completed, related findings, and conclusions), organized in accordance with Departmental policy.

    + Assisting in performance of follow-up internal audits to evaluate management’s implementation of action plans.

    + Proactively provides updates on the status of work performed, including difficulties experienced.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    + Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.

    + Understanding of audit techniques.

    + Attention to detail.

    + Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

    _Scope of Responsibility_

    + Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures, which may include some familiarity of other departments within the JH Institution.

    + Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions throughout the organization.

    _Decision Making_

    + On a regular and continuous basis, the Junior Internal Auditor exercises administrative judgment and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results having an impact on people, costs and/or quality of service within the functional area.

    _Authority_

    + Can make decisions necessary to carry out assigned tasks at the discretion of the project lead, senior, manager or director.

    + Must comply with the Office of Hopkins Internal Audits policies and procedures.

    _Communication_

    + Uses proper oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Exchanges information using tact and persuasion, as appropriate.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, or other related field.

    + Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

     

    Classified Title: Internal Audit Associate

    Role/Level/Range: ATP/03/PB

    Starting Salary Range: $46,200 - $80,800 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

     

    Employee group: Full Time

     

    Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm

     

    FLSA Status: Exempt

     

    Department name: ​​​​​​​Johns Hopkins Medicine

    Personnel area: University Administration

    The listed salary range represents the minimum and maximum Johns Hopkins University offers for this position, based on a good faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation will vary depending on factors such as location, skills, experience, market conditions, education, and internal equity. Not all candidates will qualify for the highest salary in the range.

     

    Johns Hopkins provides a comprehensive benefits package supporting health, career, and retirement. Learn more: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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