DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction of the Director of Internal Audit, the Internal Audit Manager provides financial and operational audit support to the Virgin Islands Department of Education (VIDE). The incumbent manages IA staff members providing guidance and leadership related to financial/operational processes to help ensure appropriate internal controls are considered. Internal Audit Manager provides high-level oversight in testing, preparing, and reviewing work papers and related reports which document findings and recommendations for improvements and assist other Divisions in the development of financial/operational policies and procedures to establish/ improve internal controls.
The Internal Audit Manager is a key driver in establishing and sustaining a formal quality assurance program which includes but not limited to overseeing compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Institute of Internal Auditors, the overarching regulatory body for the industry, and ensuring that the team is set up for success as it relates to quality reviews that are required by the industry. This position requires a confidential relationship to a policymaker.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university within Accounting, Finance or Business Administration which includes 21 credits in Accounting or Auditing subjects and at least eight (8) years of progressive experience, preferably in IT auditing or information security, which should include at least five (5) years of supervisory experience. IT Audit experience or qualification (CISA) is a bonus.

FACTOR 1- KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted government auditing standards (GAGAS), techniques, and procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines.
along with an in-depth understanding of Internal Audit Standards will be applied when managing multiple priorities and projects.
Sound organizational and planning skills with a solid attention to detail.
Ability to coordinate, and execute on details while effectively managing and participating in
multiple, concurrent projects.
A high level of critical thinking and reasoning, analytical and qualitative skills.
Excellent skills in communicating clearly and effectively in English, including writing clear and
concise documents.
Ability to respond to emergency situations at any time and to work unusual hours as required.
Ability to exercise sound, independent judgment in carrying out functions of the position.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, and any other related software programs.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

CPA or CIA certification required.

DUTIES (NOT ALL INCLUSIVE)

• Assists with the development and maintenance of an audit universe that is driven by the annual risk assessment.
• Manages operational, financial and compliance audits of fiscal and operational records, processes, procedures, and controls relating to accounting and fiduciary activities.
• Manages and assist the Internal Audit team with performing risk assessments identifying risks relevant to the applicable audit and determine the levels of risk to define the extent of testing procedures to be performed.
• Manages and assist the Internal Audit Senior with developing the audit approach and design the detail audit program to achieve audit objectives.
• Manages and assist with performing detailed audit testing for the applicable audit.
• Completes detailed reviews of all work performed by the Internal Audit Senior.
• Coordinates with Internal Audit Team members to determine data analysis needs and assists in the extraction and analysis of the associated data.
• Communicates audit findings and recommend solutions for the correction of deficiencies or improvements in operations.
• Participates in conferences with representatives of the organization audited to establish cooperative relationship and devise concerted approaches to problems.
• Provides support to the Director in advising on ongoing organizational projects and initiatives as well as participating in and supporting internal audits.
• Conducts research for the Internal Audit and VIDE-related matters to expand and enhance the work product.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.
• Performs other related duties.

FACTOR 7- PURPOSE OF CONTACTS

Contacts are made to exchange information on sensitive or controversial audits or auditing activities; to explain audit findings and recommendations having an impact on accounts, programs, and activities; to defend audit findings or activities and to justify the allocations of funds and other resources for the auditing function.