Internal Auditor

Responsible for performing individual internal audit projects as part of the total internal audit plan, which includes evaluations of the company's and third-party managers financial and operational control systems to determine compliance with established policies, procedures, laws, and governmental regulatory agencies. In addition, support the assessment of ethical conduct by providing relevant, timely, independent, and objective assurance, advisory and consulting services using a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate exposures and improve the effectiveness of control and governance process.

Responsibilites:

• Performing all work in a competent and professional manner to include Ashford's Five Guiding Principles (Ethical, Innovative, Profitable, Engaging, and Tenacious)

• Plan, organize, perform and formally report on completed audits

• Adhere to Institute of Internal Auditors and Internal Audit Department performance standards

• Provide evidential support for all report recommendations

• Identify system control issues and provide value-added recommendations

• Make oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion of field work, discussing identified issues and recommending corrective action to resolve identified issues

• Prepare formal written reports, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which activities are carried out

• Appraise the adequacy of corrective action taken to resolve control issues

• Evaluate risk and exposure while cognizant of the business and local environment

• Assist with on-going Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance (i.e., documentation preparation for new acquisitions, updating information as needed, Key Control testing)

• Travel 45% - 50%