Internal Auditor

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Internal Auditor to support risk assessment, control evaluation, and policy governance across multiple affiliated organizations in Columbus, Ohio. This role focuses on examining operational and financial activities, identifying weaknesses in control environments, and recommending practical improvements that strengthen compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will bring sound audit judgment, strong analytical ability, and the confidence to communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities:
• Maintain and enhance company-wide policies and procedures to ensure documentation remains current, consistent, and aligned with business needs.
• Evaluate operational and financial processes to understand key risks, assess existing controls, and pinpoint areas where safeguards can be strengthened.
• Conduct internal audits for affiliated entities, reviewing workflows and business practices to determine whether operations are effective and appropriately controlled.
• Examine transactions, records, reports, and supporting documentation to verify accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established procedures.
• Analyze data and audit evidence to develop objective conclusions regarding the effectiveness of internal controls and related operating practices.
• Prepare clear audit reports that summarize observations, explain control deficiencies, and outline actionable recommendations for corrective measures.
• Provide support for general accounting activities when needed, assisting business units with related financial tasks and analysis.
• Assist with annual audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to auditor questions, and supplying recommendations or supporting information as required.
• Follow established reporting protocols for suspected illegal, unethical, or improper conduct in accordance with organizational whistleblower guidelines.• Experience performing internal audits, including planning, testing, documentation, and reporting of results.
• Knowledge of financial and operational audit practices, with the ability to assess controls and identify process improvement opportunities.
• Ability to review complex transactions, records, and procedures with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills with experience interpreting data to support well-founded audit conclusions and recommendations.
• Effective written communication skills for developing audit findings, reports, and corrective action recommendations.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions and affiliated entities while managing sensitive information appropriately.
• Familiarity with annual audit support activities, including schedule preparation and responding to audit inquiries.