Senior Internal Auditor

Responsibilities

The Senior Auditor position will be responsible for conducting operational, financial, and regulatory internal audits (no SOX testing). The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of team members.

Identify operational, compliance, financial, and reputational risks through risk assessment, audit and consulting activity

The ability to execute the planning, fieldwork and reporting stages of the internal audits

Leading interviews to understand current state systems, processes, and controls and assessing risk with minimal oversight and supervision

Performing walk-throughs of control processes and substantive testing, as necessary

Designing audit procedures for high-risk and complex audit areas

Designing and performing data analytic procedures to identify emerging risks and patterns

Completion of clear and concise work papers that articulate the work performed and the conclusions reached

Identifying, developing and documenting audit findings and discussing the findings with the stakeholders

Drafting audit reports and communicating audit results via verbal and written presentations to management

Advising stakeholders on the strengths and weaknesses of controls and developing effective solutions

Performing due date tracking, management follow-up, and validation testing for the remediation of audit findings

Developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders

Drafting audit committee and other internal audit meeting materials

Performing validation testing for the remediation of audit findings

Helping to advise stakeholders on the strengths and weaknesses of controls

Performing job administration responsibilities, including creating status reports and tracking budget-to-actuals

Pursuing professional development opportunities via professional associations, certifications, and internal/external training

Performing various other tasks and special projects as required

Qualifications

3+ years of audit experience with Big 4 (past or present) and/or Financial Services industry.

Experience applying internal auditing standards, management principles and business practices

Experience collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and drawing logical conclusions

Experience preparing for and presenting to senior audiences

Experience using data analytics to identify patterns and trends using data

Experience planning and managing project plans (includes ensuring timely completion of assigned project phases within a provided budget)

Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications, with a specific emphasis on Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint to prepare work papers, reports, memos and summaries

Personal Attributes

Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills;

Strong skills in resolving problems and negotiating findings;

Critical thinker with intellectual curiosity and proactivity in researching business concepts;

Self-initiated and a self-starter;

Excellent time management skills / an ability to handle multiple assignments and meet deadlines;

Flexible and team-oriented, and strong integrity and professionalism.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline (Accounting, Finance, or Business-related field). A CPA or CIA is preferred.

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