I. Job Summary | Major goals and objectives.
Leads risk-based operational, financial, and compliance internal audits necessary to promote the reliability and integrity of financial and operational information; to evaluate compliance with internal policies and procedures, laws and regulations; and to analyze the system of internal controls. In addition, performs audit work related to the annual financial statements audit, employee benefit plan audits, and special investigations.
II. Essential Job Functions
Weight %
Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
20
Develops comprehensive audit programs that are designed to achieve the audit objectives identified in the annual audit plan.
20
Leads audits of financial, administrative and operational systems throughout the company within established budgets, target dates and quality standards. Utilizes computer assisted audit techniques as needed to maximize audit effectiveness and efficiencies and prioritizes workload to meet customer needs and departmental goals. Assess risks exposures within each audit engagement and makes recommendations for additional audit procedures as consider necessary.
20
Reviews, analyzes, tests and documents various systems, procedures, and internal controls; analyzes business processes and work flows. Prepares audit workpapers according to department and professional standards.
15
Prepares professional, clear, concise audit reports and memorandums for management with appropriate and practical recommendations for improvements. Ensures all report findings are adequately supported by workpaper documentation and are reviewed with management. Solicits management involvement in developing report recommendations.
15
Maintains technical proficiency in all areas of auditing, accounting, and industry issues.
10
Works in partnership with public accountants to facilitate the completion of the annual financial statements audit and employee benefit plan audits.
100%
III. Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements | All must be met to be considered.
Education:
College degree with major in Accounting or major in Business Administration with emphasis on Accounting. Certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or preferred.
Experience:
Minimum of two years of public accounting or internal auditing experience with emphasis on financial audits and internal controls testing.
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Auditing
% Travel Required (Approximate): 15%
Hybrid 3x a week- Des Moines
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week
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What We Do
Dotdash Meredith is America’s largest digital and print publisher. Our 40+ iconic and fast-growing brands harness the best intent-driven content, the fastest sites, and the fewest ads to help nearly 200 million people every month, including 95 percent of US women, make decisions, take action, and find inspiration. Dotdash Meredith brands include PEOPLE, Better Homes & Gardens, Verywell, FOOD & WINE, The Spruce, Allrecipes, Byrdie, REAL SIMPLE, Investopedia, Southern Living and more.
Why Work With Us
Dotdash Meredith has a people-first mentality - our audience, our employees, our teams. We take our role of providing the best content across the best brands very seriously and we are always looking to make sure that our teams have the space to be creative, innovate and try out new things.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
