Job Title:
* Internal Audit Associate
Job Description
Overview
The Internal Audit Associate plays a pivotal role in the company's audit activities. This involves participating in risk assessments, audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and documentation.
This position executes audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring quality and adherence to professional standards. The successful candidate will develop, evaluate, test, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment, partnering with stakeholders, business management, and control groups.
The Internal Audit Associate will build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders, fostering a culture of engagement and recommending best practice solutions.
This individual will implement and execute continuous auditing and monitoring programs, analyzing key metrics to identify control issues and trends.
The role utilizes computer-assisted auditing tools and embraces new technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
The successful candidate will stay informed on industry and regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in control forums.
The Internal Audit Associate champions a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, seeking opportunities for automation and strategic partnerships.
This role documents audit results comprehensively and assists in drafting audit reports, risk assessments, and risk event summaries.
The Internal Audit Associate takes ownership of self-development and seeks opportunities for learning and career growth.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications
* A minimum of 2 years' experience in internal or external auditing, or relevant business experience (in compliance, Risk, or Control related functions).
* Experience in financial services (knowledge in share plan administration and/or broker-dealer activities).
* Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
* Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution.
* A strong understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls.
* A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline, and professional accountancy qualification and/or other professional certification.
* Strong analytical skills to assess control weaknesses and their impact.
* Proven ability to support audit scope development and execution, seeking efficiency improvements.
About Us
* We are a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals, and institutional investors.
* We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
* We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.
* We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.