Internal Auditor, Territorial - The Salvation Army Eastern Territory

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

We are the largest non-governmental provider of social services in America and every year, we help over 30 million Americans overcome poverty, homelessness, addiction, economic hardships, loneliness, and exploitation through a wide range of programs and services.

The Audit Department at our Eastern Territorial Headquarters in West Nyack, NY has an opening for an Internal Auditor.  This position will perform the duties of a Salvation Army auditor as outlined in The Salvation Army International Financial and Accounting Standards (IFAS) and Industry Standards for the Eastern Territory under the direction of the Territorial Audit Secretary.

This position requires approximately 35 hours of work per week and may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement.

As a Territorial Auditor, to fulfill the responsibilities assigned by the In-Charge auditor of an auditing team which includes but is not limited to:

• Making adequate preparations before the audit commences by defining the sample sets and procedures to be followed through a review of advance documentation and issues to be addressed while preforming the assignment. 

• Conduct interviews with Auditee and employees. 

• To maintain workpapers in audit software by collecting, cataloging, and uploading required support documentation for the audit department files on return from each assignment. 

• To complete the audit issues/findings by reviewing, correcting, editing, and compiling all documentation found.  

• Interact with management and operational staff of the entity being audited to discuss and clarify questions, issues regarding procedures, documentation and processes being reviewed during the audit. 

• Creation of production list for site visits. 

• Overnight travel possibility 3-6 times a year. 

• Learn, develop, and hone SME (subject matter expert) assigned to you. 

• Keeping a non-biased, non-confrontational, objective view throughout audits. 

• To treat all information gathered in the audit process as confidential. 

• To set the tone of each engagement in a cordial, supportive and respectful manner with all personnel.  

• To maintain open communications on all engagements with local administration, staff, audit team members, the Territorial Audit Secretary, and the Audit Manager during each engagement.  

• To maintain a personal awareness of the latest standards and techniques of the audit discipline, pertaining to the industry and The Salvation Army. 

• To perform support audit assignments requested under the direction of The Territorial Audit Secretary when requested. 

• Performs operational audits based on established risk-based audit plans. 

• The scope of audits may include comprehensive site audits and special investigations.

• Must have the keen ability to identify and summarize various risk exposures.

• Bachelor's degree
• 5-7 years of related experience
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) preferred – willing to achieve certification within one year of employment
• Familiarity with Auto Audit software and ActiveData
• Nonprofit experience preferred

What We Offer:

• Generous Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• TSA paid Life Insurance for Employees
• Additional life insurance options for employees
• On-site cafeteria
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, Personal days
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Non-contributory Pension Plan
• Professional Development
• Education Assistance
• Free, on-site Fitness Center
• Federal holidays
• Opportunities to give back and support our communities

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.