Auditor Sr., RAAS

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks. The Senior Audit Consultant is responsible for leading end to end strategic reviews of key business processes and controls to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness, communicate results and observations to senior levels of management, and influence business decisions.  Further, they leverage subject matter expertise/best practice/root cause analysis to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Essential Functions:

Within the scope of assigned operational/financial projects, the below responsibilities should be performed with minimal guidance:

• Develop the planning and scoping for complex reviews to ensure appropriate Corporate, Brand, and/or Cross Brand audit coverage.                               

• Lead walkthroughs to develop understanding of complex and matrixed processes & controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly.                           

• Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls and develop insights for management.                                                                                                       

• Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact.                                                                           

• Conclude on the adequacy of management’s processes and internal controls to mitigate risk.                                                                       

• Prepare succinct, accurate, and compelling reporting to effectively communicate audit results.

• Lead effective meetings and present to senior management on issue/opportunities identified.                                                                           

• Partner with senior management to develop appropriate action plans impacting tactical and strategic changes to the organization.   

• Effectively manage project progress and status, including budget/milestone tracking and reporting.                                                       

• Follow up and report on the implementation status of management’s action plans. 

• All while developing and maintaining an effective, trusted, partnership relationship with senior management and adhering to RAAS department policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA standards. 

• Support other department objectives/duties as assigned including, but not limited to, assisting with internal forensic investigations as assigned and assisting with the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program.

• Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing professional development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management.                          

• Prior success conducting external and/or internal operational process/risk and control audits.

• Ability to work independently, displaying personal initiative and resourcefulness.

• Managerial/strategic mindset and ability to assess and pivot focus based on evolving priorities. 

• Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.         

• Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.                                                        

• Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm.                                                                      

• Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques.                                                              

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