MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Review and Evaluate Operating Areas of East Point Group of Institutions and Related Enterprise Partners

1. Perform operational and financial audit assignments and other audit services identified by the Head of Internal Audit.

2. Identify areas/activities requiring audit review through observations made during the course of audit assignments.

3. Obtain an understanding of the systems of control for each auditable area by reviewing policies and procedures, communicating with staff, and observing processes.

4. Design and perform audit programs that adequately test effectiveness of controls, compliance to established policies and procedures, and compliance to federal and state laws and regulations by using standard audit techniques.

5. Prepare and maintain completed audit workpapers, documenting the basis for the recommendations made relative to the audit assignments.

6. Perform reviews in a thorough manner in order to propose meaningful recommendations.

7. Assist in the development of risk analyses and annual audit plans.

8. Complete assignments in an efficient manner with minimal interference with operations.

B. Communicate Audit Findings and Recommendations

1. Describe each system examined to adequately identify controls, using acceptable documentation methods.

2. Report all significant findings to the Head of Internal Audit.

3. Prepare written reports for each audit conducted.

4. Make timely evaluations of current audit procedures and goals and propose changes in them as situations warrant.

C. Obtain Statistics and Information Necessary to Accurately Maintain an Audit Risk System

1. Collect accurate and consistent information needed to maintain a risk assessment system for all auditable areas, as established.

2. Demonstrate knowledge of the risk assessment system by identifying valid information and significant changes.

D. Maintain Knowledge of Professional Auditing Standards

 1. Maintain awareness of changes in auditing principles and practices and related areas in order to maintain professional competence.

2. Comply with the standards of professional practice and internal auditing as established by the Institute of Internal Auditors.