Job description
What you'll do...
JOBSUMMARY
This internal audit position plans and executes audit projects designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit, and department standards. This includes preparation and review of audit work papers and reports documenting the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action. Development and maintenance of a strong rapport with key associates is expected. The person in this role should promote organizational confidence in the value and integrity of audit services, and complete other work as assigned.
The person in this role will assist with program oversight of HR Block's enterprise-wide compliance program for the Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX), including Managements assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, serving as a resource to update processes and controls, monitoring and reporting on management progress, assisting with control testing, developing efficient program methodology and training.
JOB DUTIES
- Performs, individually or as part of a team, audits in accordance with the Standards for The International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Prepares detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, and development of an appropriate audit program. Recommends the necessary staff and budget to complete the project.
- Performs audit activities in a professional manner. Obtains, analyzes, and appraises evidentiary data for use in forming an objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations. Prepares audit work papers in accordance with department and professional standards that document all audit procedures, findings and recommendations. Explores alternative courses of action for correcting control weaknesses, resolving operating problems or improving performance, and prepares recommendations.
- Leads or assists in the presentation and review of audit findings with members of operating management. Analyzes the adequacy of actions initiated or proposed by management to implement or improve internal controls, or improve operational effectiveness. Follows up to ensure acceptable and timely execution of management action plans.
- Prepares audit reports designed to provide management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with an objective assessment of systems, processes and operations, and managements planned corrective actions.
- Performs special assignments, studies, or special projects as assigned.
- Assist in defining and overseeing execution of the HRB enterprise process to achieve compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX):
- Continually refine methodology as internal, external, and regulatory requirements change.
- Facilitate the process for Management's a) annual evaluation of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and b)quarterly evaluation of changes to internal controls over financial reporting.
- Develop and facilitate ongoing communications and reporting to all relevant internal and external parties.
- Serve as a resource for management in the preparation of process and control documentation and the testing of control procedures.
- Provides training to new team members on departmental processes and standards. Directs, coaches and instructs other team members and reviews their work for sufficiency of scope and adequacy of documentation.
Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive audit plan based upon risk assessment, managements goals and objectives, and the requirements of the Audit Committee. Gathers information about potential audit areas, assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk and estimating the time required to complete audit projects.- Perform or assist in the performance of special projects or studies, including risk assessments, fraud investigations, audit department policy updates, due diligence acquisition reviews, etc.
- Participates in professional associations and maintains relationships with counterparts in other companies, in order to stay abreast of professional technical trends and techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
- Certification as a Certified Public Accountant(CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), or other certification for which Audit Services has a need. Qualified candidates without a certification are required to achieve certification within 12months of start date.
- A minimum of four years audit experience in an environment that provides exposure to sophisticated operational and financial audit techniques. Equivalent experience in an operational, technical or financial capacity is acceptable in lieu of direct audit experience.
- Exposure to SOX and an understanding of the general compliance requirements.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous personal professional development.
- Operational knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit.
- Knowledge of auditing principles and techniques.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently while contributing to the success of the team.
- Exceptional oral and written communication skills suitable for all levels of management. Ability to negotiate and inspire effective, timely, proactive or corrective action by management.
- Self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to work effectively as a team member of a diverse work group.
- Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, Power point and Visio.
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree in business, accounting or another relevant discipline.
- Big 4 or large firm experience.
- Experience with electronic audit work paper technology.
- Data analytics experience.
- Fraud investigation experience; including interviewing, research, forensic accounting, and/or prosecution.
What you'll bring to the team...
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience.
- 2 years Minimum related work experience
It would be even better if you also had...
- Data Analytics experience or knowledge such as Audit Command Language (ACL) or IDEA software.
- Certification as a CPA, CISA, CIA or other. Highly self-motivated and committed to continuous personal professional development.
About H&R Block...
H&R Block’s purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We’ve been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we’ve grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world.
We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it’s how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it’s all those things, and much more.
H&R Block is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.
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