Internal Auditor - Accounting

Title: Internal Auditor                     

Division: Accounting                               

LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.

Summary:  The Internal Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and reviewing our organization’s financial and operational processes to ensure compliance with legal guidelines, industry standards, and company policies. The successful applicant must be analytical, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills to work collaboratively with different departments within the organization. The ideal candidate will also have a passion for detecting potential fraud, discrepancies, and inefficiencies and make recommendations for improvements.

General Responsibilities:

• Plan and execute internal audits to evaluate the effectiveness of financial controls, risk management systems, and operational processes.
• Propose recommendations to enhance operational efficiency and identify areas of improvement and cost savings.

• Evaluate internal control systems and ensure adherence to applicable laws and company policies.
• Perform risk assessments and internal control evaluations and detect discrepancies.
• Identify and investigate potentially fraudulent activities or financial irregularities, design mechanisms to better detect and prevent fraud, and investigate fraudulent activities.
• Prepare and present audit reports/findings to Senior Management and LJA’s Risk Management Committee.
• Monitor the implementation of internal audit recommendations and coordinate remedial actions.

• Ensure compliance with generally accepted internal control guidelines, laws, regulations, internal policies, and corporate governance standards.
• Assist with external audit requests as needed.
• Assist other accounting functions as needed.
• Assist management with ad-hoc requests, including special projects.
• Ability to travel

Required Education:

• BBA or BS in Accounting

• Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred.

Required Experience:

• 5-7 years of professional experience with 3+ years of specific experience conducting internal audit
• Proficient in audit techniques and procedures, risk analysis, and internal control evaluation
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with relevant regulatory and compliance standards
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with different teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong ethical standards and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.