Opportunity at a GlanceHow often will you have the unique opportunity to pioneer a role supporting the performance and supervision of internal audit projects? This position will launch the next chapter in your successful career, being a key role in the maintenance of a strong control environment at Adtalem Global Education, a leading global workforce solutions provider, in the heart of downtown Chicago.
You will leverage your experience as an audit expert with planning, developing, testing, analyzing, and evaluating key business processes. You will also make recommendations for corrective actions and process improvements to ensure efficient and effective processes and controls. Your senior-level experience will bring value as you prepare and review workpapers, develop and manage project deadlines, supervise staff auditors, and identify risks for evaluation. This position will report up to the Vice President of Internal Audit and will offer cross-functional exposure and opportunities for growth.
ResponsibilitiesPerform risk assessment activities to develop annual audit scope across student financial aid, financial reporting, and IT processesSupervise audits related to student financial aid and financial reporting controls from planning to reporting and review work performed by staff auditorsConduct and supervise process walkthroughs to understand and document management’s processesIdentify risks and key control activities; drive process improvementPrepare high quality deliverables, including workpapers and audit reports, that document the scope, procedures performed, findings, and conclusions in an organized mannerProactively monitor staffing and progress to ensure timely completion of projects within assigned budgetsWork closely with the external auditors to align on scope, timing, reliance approach and delivery of audit workpapersCoach and train junior staff - Proactively communicate within the Internal Audit department to keep team abreast of changes (organizational, audit results, regulations, upcoming projects, staffing etc.)Interact professionally with personnel at many levels, exercise discretion on confidential matters and work independentlyActively participate in decision making with Internal Audit management and seek to understand the broader impact of decisionsExhibit a professional, business-like demeanorBuild positive working relationships with process ownersComplete other duties as assigned.