Job Description
Serves as a strategic partner to the Chief Audit Executive, exercising judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making. Enables executive effectiveness through proactive management of priorities, communications, and key initiatives.
This role supports day-to-day operations and longer-term departmental objectives by coordinating leadership deliverables, managing internal communications, and supporting execution of department-wide initiatives across the Internal Audit function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Executive Support & Prioritization
- Manage the Chief Audit Executive’s calendar and priorities, proactively identifying conflicts, dependencies, and risks
- Exercise independent judgment in prioritizing requests and ensuring alignment with executive and departmental objectives
- Serve as a central liaison between the Chief Audit Executive, leadership team, and cross-functional partners to ensure timely communication and follow-up
Strategic Communications & Executive Deliverables
- Draft, edit, and coordinate executive-level communications and leadership materials, including presentations, department updates, and reporting for senior leadership, the Board, and Board committees
- Promote consistent communication practices across the Internal Audit function through effective coordination, messaging, and information flow
Program & Project Management
- Coordinate and track department-wide initiatives, deliverables, and milestones to support timely execution
- Develop and maintain project plans, status updates, and follow-up actions for strategic and operational initiatives
- Support implementation of recurring programs, special projects, and process improvements across the Internal Audit function
Process Improvement & Automation
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency through process standardization and automation
- Design and maintain tools, templates, and workflows using Microsoft 365 applications (e.g., SharePoint, Power Automate, Forms)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team productivity and communication effectiveness
Stakeholder Coordination & Operational Support
- Coordinate cross-functional deliverables to support audit planning, execution, and reporting activities
- Prepare meeting materials , presentations, and supporting documentation for recurring and ad hoc meetings
- Manage logistics for executive meetings and departmental events, including materials preparation and follow-up tracking
Culture & Engagement
- Promote a collaborative and inclusive team culture through coordination of engagement initiatives and recognition activities
- Support department-wide events and initiatives that reinforce teamwork and organizational values
- Serve as a trusted resource to team members by facilitating communication and information sharing
Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
- Arrange travel and related logistics, including accommodations, itineraries, and visitor coordination, as needed
- Handle confidential information and sensitive materials with a high degree of discretion
- Process accounts payable, expense reports , invoices, and related documentation
- Coordinate onboarding logistics for new employees and third parties
- Coordinate vendor relationships, facilities-related requests, and other office support activities, as needed
General Expectations
- Adhere to company policies and procedures
- Maintain attendance, punctuality, required training, and compliance with applicable workplace standards
- Perform other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Three to five years of experience in executive support, business operations, project coordination, or a related field
- Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams
- Experience preparing executive communications, presentations, and meeting materials
- Experience coordinating projects, timelines, and cross-functional deliverables
Skills and Abilities
- Strong organizational and project coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and deliverables in a fast-paced, changing environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to tailor messaging and prepare clear, polished materials for different audiences
- Strong judgment, problem-solving ability, and initiative, with the ability to work independently and manage sensitive matters with discretion
- High level of professionalism, interpersonal effectiveness, and collaboration in interactions across all levels of the organization
- Strong attention to detail and ability to produce accurate, high-quality work with appropriate follow-through
- Ability to coordinate across stakeholders, track action items, and support execution of cross-functional initiatives without direct authority
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and collaboration tools, with the ability to learn and apply new technologies
- Understanding of and commitment to confidentiality, internal controls, and compliance with company policies and procedures