Internal Control Group Senior Auditor

Internal Control Group Senior Auditor

Do you love a challenge? Do you enjoy visibility with leaders of the U.S. Firms (U.S. Firms’ Controllers, Finance Managing Directors, Business Area Controllers, Information Technology Services groups, Internal Audit, and the Limited Review team)? Are you passionate about adding value through process improvement? This role is for you! 

Recruiting for this role ends on 21st December,2024 

What you will do

• Participate/Lead in the annual planning, scoping, and risk assessment for business processes
• Identify, evaluate, and document business process areas of risks and provide input on risk mitigating strategies
• Identify business process internal controls which mitigate risks and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Coordinate and assist in conducting the annual fraud risk assessment process, including evaluating fraud risks, and identifying controls that mitigate associated risks as part of the risk assessments review
• Perform design, implementation, and operating effectiveness testing for all in-scope business processes and controls assigned
• Identify internal control deficiencies and assist Management with evaluating control deficiencies including risk implications, root cause and recommendations for corrective action.
• Advise Management and support remediation efforts for control issues identified, ensuring appropriate actions are taken by Management in a timely manner
• Demonstrate advanced understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls and related standards
• Ensures use of technology-based tools and methodologies to review, design, implementation and/or operating effectiveness of internal control processes
• Assist with monitoring and reporting requirements (periodic, quarterly, and annual attestation by Management as well as internal reporting required to clients)
• Ensure that deliverables meet work plan for quality and timeliness
• Contribute to positive working relationships with internal clients and team, including international team members
• Supervise/Counsel/Support staff by providing direction and guidance on projects
• Provide support to Senior Managers and other team members on special projects (ad hoc) as needed
• Attend relevant training as appropriate to maintain organization and industry specific knowledge and further professional development and growth
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

The successful candidate will possess:

• Ability to determine control objectives and identify related control procedures that address objectives and assess the adequacy of those procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal, written and presentation) skills to work across organizational units and layers as well as required reporting to management
• Strong organizational and project management skills - demonstrate ability to plan and manage projects independently along with ensuring high quality deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines

The Team

The Internal Control Group plans and executes management’s assessment of internal control over financial reporting for the U.S. Firms. This includes evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of related controls. The group is the second line of defense and serves an important monitoring function.

Qualifications Required

• BA/BS in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience with internal controls, risk assessments, business process and IT internal control testing or operational auditing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office skills
• Limited sponsorship may be available
• Ability to travel 0-10%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
• Comfortable with a hybrid working environment that includes working in the Hermitage, TN office

What’s Nice to Have

• CPA, CIA, and/or CISA, preferred (or actively pursuing)
• Experience in professional services and/or external/internal audit
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