Job Summary

The Internal Auditor reports to the Internal Audit Manager and performs professional internal auditing work including leading operational audits, and conducting financial and compliance audits to ensure integrity and compliance. Provides coaching and consulting to internal customers. Contributes to the development of the annual audit plan and will perform a key role in the execution of that plan. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards and works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

The successful candidate will embody and work to reinforce MAA’s Core Values.  Those values include:

Appreciating the uniqueness of each individual

Communicating openly and with integrity

Embracing opportunities

Doing the right thing at the right time for the right reasons

Duties and Responsibilities

Performs and documents internal audit procedures including property site audits, preparation of narratives, process workflow charts, and control matrices.

Executes internal control testing in support of the Sarbanes-Oxley compliance program.

Leads all aspects of property site audits by coordinating pre-audit data preparation and review, and site compliance testing.

Prepares final audit reports for review by Internal Audit Management.

Documents test results in accordance with work paper guidelines, analyzes results, and details issues along with recommended solutions.

Communicates test findings to senior management and leads discussions of audit deficiencies; documents responses and provides guidance for resolutions with limited management guidance.

Fulfills audit request from external auditors as needed.

Provides training and coaching to MAA management and staff as a trusted advisor for compliance testing and internal controls.

Works towards achievement of CPA, CIA, or CISA certification/license.

Pursues professional development opportunities to remain current with internal audit practices, tools, and regulations.

Coordinates work and communicates results of ad hoc audits and consulting projects verbally or via written reports to all levels of management.

Provides guidance and training to less experienced team members.

Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the needs of the business.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field and three (3) or more years of professional audit experience, or an equivalent combination of related experience, education and certifications/licenses required.

CIA, CPA, or CISA certification/license may substitute for part of the experience requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in a related field preferred

CIA, CPA, or CISA certification/license strongly preferred

Experience with data analytics tools preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, as well as management principles and preferred business practices

Knowledge of the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors

Skill in applying Sarbanes Oxley 404 terminology, concepts, and practices

Skill at collecting and analyzing complex data, and evaluating information and systems

Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems with limited supervision

Skill and ability to clearly and concisely communicate verbally and in writing, including active listening skills and technical accuracy

Skill in presenting findings and recommendations to senior management

Skill in establishing and maintaining collaborative working relationships with internal and external contacts

Skill at working independently or as part of a team on simultaneous projects or initiatives and meeting deadlines

Skill at managing projects, organizing, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines while responding to changing demands from multiple sources in a fast-paced environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint)

Ability to travel approximately 15%

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Disclaimer

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.