Holland & Knight LLP

Director of Internal Audit (Hybrid)

Holland & Knight LLP

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Florida

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Job Level

Entry Level

Tech Stack

Cyber SecurityPMP

About the role

  • The DIA role has been created to provide an independent, objective assurance and internal consulting function that will help the Firm improve its risk management, compliance, and operational performance.\n
  • The DIA will help the Firm maintain a high level of financial integrity, operating efficiency, and compliance across its offices.\n
  • The DIA reports to the General Counsel (GC) and the Chief Operating Officer (COO); meets jointly with GC and COO on a quarterly basis; has access to the Firm’s Chair and CEO as needed.\n
  • In this hybrid position, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues both in person and virtually.\n
  • Key responsibilities include Enterprise Risk Assessment, Financial Audits, Operational Efficiency and Information Systems Audits, Compliance Reviews, and reporting to GC/COO; coordination with external auditors.\n
  • Lead, plan, execute, and follow up on special projects; comply with IIA Code of Ethics; consult with GC on proposed activities to protect Attorney-Client Privilege.\n
  • Travel to the Firm’s offices for in-person internal audit work on a rotational basis and as requested by GC, COO, and/or Chair and CEO.\n
  • Extensive collaboration with GC, COO, and department heads; prepare audit reports with findings and management responses.

Requirements

  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.\n
  • Outstanding communication skills, including active listening, clear and concise writing, and professional speaking.\n
  • Ability to adapt communication style as needed to address a variety of audiences.\n
  • Ability to clearly document work.\n
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail.\n
  • Thorough understanding of general ledger accounting, internal controls, and auditing principles and practices.\n
  • Ability to assess the efficiency, effectiveness, and overall performance of the Firm’s operations.\n
  • Skilled in identifying the need for process changes, recommending improvements, and documenting the recommendations.\n
  • Familiarity with relevant legal/regulatory requirements and ability to assess compliance (in consultation with the GC as needed).\n
  • Demonstrated ability to produce results under time constraints.\n
  • Requisite integrity and discretion to work with confidential / sensitive information.\n
  • Experience with technology applications such as email, spreadsheets, word processing programs, internet, general ledger, etc.\n
  • Experience with enterprise risk management practices, models, and documentation.\n
  • Work effectively as an “individual contributor” in most cases with little or no staff assistance.\n
  • Able to work collaboratively and build productive, trusting work relationships, notwithstanding that the nature of the role is to identify weaknesses for colleagues to address.\n
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel.