General Summary:
Introduction to the team We are currently seeking an Internal Audit Associate to be part of our Business Risk Services (BRS) practice. The practice provides internal audit and customized business control services such as assessing internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley Section 404 compliance, and operational effectiveness and efficiency reviews. Our BRS practice also provides unique opportunities to work with C Suite executives around process improvement, collaborate with process owners, documenting risk and controls, and documenting policies and procedures. Our BRS practice is a fun, energetic, and close-knit group that is experiencing rapid growth, which provides our professionals with ample career opportunities!
Responsibilities:
• Conduct risk assessments, test key controls, and collaborate with process owners to ensure SOX 404 compliance and address deficiencies.
• Evaluate and test controls for Order to Cash (OTC), Procure to Pay (PTP), Inventory, Payroll, and Fixed Assets processes, identifying risks and recommending process improvements.
• Drafting Process and Control documentation through risk and control Matrices, flowcharts and SOP’s.
• Assess controls over financial statement closing, reporting, and entity-level governance to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and organizational objectives.
• Review equity transactions, treasury operations, and cash management processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and adherence to internal policies.
• Prepare detailed audit reports, communicate findings to stakeholders, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance internal controls and operational efficiency.
• Support Enterprise Risk Management engagements by assisting clients in identifying, assessing, and monitoring key business risks, and enhancing risk reporting and governance frameworks.
• Stay updated on industry trends and regulatory changes to refine audit methodologies and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist the seniors and managers in tracking the deliverables of the project (time tracking, status tracking, review templates etc) and highlight any issues/ make suitable recommendations.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required, Master’s degree preferred.
• CA, CPA, CIA, and/or CISA preferred.
• 1 year of experience in SOX or internal audit including internal control testing and documentation, internal control assessments and understanding of business risks required.
• Previous experience assessing internal controls required. • Previous experience in a public accounting firm preferred.
• Strong motivation to meet client deadlines and provide excellent client service.
• Demonstrates ability to collect and analyze complex data, evaluate information and systems, and draw logical conclusions.
• Demonstrates skills in effectively working with all levels of management.
• Strong ability to multitask, juggle multiple clients, and manage various deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skill
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