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Staff Auditor
Location:  New Haven, CT, US, 06510
Category:  Business Support

Core Responsibilities
Execute audit steps by assessing risks, testing controls, and identifying weaknesses and deficiencies.
Perform and document walkthroughs while partnering with the business and control owners.
Complete assigned audit work in accordance with agreed upon milestones and dates.
Assist in the documentation of audit programs, risk assessments, work papers, and audit findings.
Present audit findings to audit manager and business control owners based on experience.
Contributes to continuous improvement (CI) efforts. Participates in efforts to solve problems and make audit processes more effective and efficient.
Demonstrates an understanding of data analysis concepts and procedures. Effectively conducts data analysis to facilitate audit scoping and testing.
Stay abreast of audit standards and techniques to improve audit skills.
Complete operational, financial, and technology audits following professional auditing and accounting standards.
Compensation
The wage range for this role takes into account a broad array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.  The range below applies as long as the work is performed in Connecticut; the Knights of Columbus reserves the right to adjust the wage range if the position is performed in another location.  At the Knights of Columbus, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $69,900 – $115,000.
Skills Qualifications
Required:

Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to think analytically, independently, and objectively.
Must have attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to quickly change direction as needed.
Basic to intermediate knowledge of internal audit practices, and/or financial and operational process documentation.
Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
Use of audit tool, TeamMate, a plus.
Education
Required:

Bachelor’s degree is required in Accounting or Finance
Certified Internal Auditor or Certified Public Accountant designation preferred or willingness to pursue
1 to 3 years of internal or external audit experience