Director Internal Audit

• Work Shift:

• Please see job description for details.

• Time Type:

• Full time

• Department:

• CC407070

  Audit Services

• Summary:

• Additional Information:

• Responsible for all aspects of the internal audit function, including planning, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling all audit activities.

Responsible for directing Audit Services Department activities which include assessing business risks associated with corporate strategies, objectives, and operations; performing independent evaluations of vital processes, programs, and functions for the company and its subsidiaries and developing audit recommendations that improve operations and respond to risk; and monitoring the effectiveness of key internal controls throughout the organization.

• Required Education:

• Master's Degree

• Recommended Education:

• Required Work Experience:

• Accounting
• 7 years with 5 years of leadership experience

• Recommended Work Experience:

• Required Certifications:

• 1 of the following certifications is required
• , Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
• Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Arkansas State Board of Public Accountancy

• Recommended Certifications:

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
• Description
• 1.

Conducts an annual comprehensive risk assessment and uses the results to develop and implement a comprehensive risk-based, prioritized audit plan that reflects a thorough understanding of the company's business and operations. 2. Provides reasonable assurance that risk management, control, and governance systems are functioning as intended and will enable the organization's objectives and goals to be met. Maintains a comprehensive insight into the organization's current and emerging risk profile and monitors future risk changes to the organization based on political, economical, social, environmental, legal or technological factors and their potential impact. Contributes to the development of risk oriented culture within the organization. Ensures internal audit activities are aligned with and enhances the organization's enterprise risk management strategy and risk profile. 3. Reports audit results and recommendations to the appropriate auditees and management in a timely manner. Discusses audit findings and their impacts professionally and confidently with appropriate levels of the organization. Delivers information in a structured fashion to foster learning and development among members of the audience. Organizes and expresses ideas clearly and with confidence in order to influence others. 4. Reports issues and internal controls deficiencies identified directly to the audit committee and provides recommendations for improving the organization's operations. 5. Coordinates the agenda for the Audit Committee of the Board of Director meetings, preparing materials and publishing minutes of Audit Committee meetings. 6. Oversees management's formal responses to audit findings and recommendations to ensure that the action plans will address the deficiencies. 7. Coordinates with the external audit firm and the accounting department regarding the annual financial statement audit and provides resources of the Audit Services department as agreed upon by the Audit Committee. 8. Allocates department resources to facilitate the effective and efficient accomplishment of audit objectives and supports personnel development. 9. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for Audit Services department and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the audit function infrastructure. 10. Ensures the internal audit function practices in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (Standards). Maintains independence in all audit work. Adheres to strict confidentiality as required by the

IPPF. 11.

Full authority of personnel actions. Arkansas Children's (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us) is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children's is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children's Hospital has received Magnet Status (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/magnet-recognition) from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report (https://www.archildrens.org/about-us/awards-and-recognition) for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children's has met the unique needs of children. But we're more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children's Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state's only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children's Northwest (https://www.archildrens.org/locations/arkansas-childrens-nw) provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state. _"Arkansas Children's is a place of hope and comfort for children and parents. When you are at children's, you are part of an elite team united with a common goal of saving children and making their lives better."_ Michael

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• Administrative Assistant "When I think of my time here at Arkansas Children's Hospital, I can honestly say that it has given me a unique perspective on the human condition, and the various roles that we all have in patient care.

As a supply assistant, I have a very important job ensuring that the doctors and nurses have what they need to provide the world class medical care to the Children of Arkansas and surrounding states. Being a Champion for Children is more than a catch phrase, it is a way of life!" Nick

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