Opportunity for risk assessment with a promising trajectory for career advancement!
Risk Assessment
in Accounting + Finance PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Effectively analyzes and assesses risk to develop audit procedures, execute test procedures, and conclude on the operating effectiveness of relevant controls
- Plans the audit engagement by documenting the planning process
- Effectively leads interviews/meetings to ensure relevant information is obtained for analysis
- Works independently to execute audit procedures and updates the Audit Manager at appropriate times (e.g., weekly status of audit control testing, scope changes, identification of potential issues, etc.)
- Performs an appropriate level of testing based on the scope and risk, without over- or under-auditing
- Produces work paper documentation that is clear and concise, provides adequate detail of work performed and conclusions reached, meets IAD and professional standards, requires minimal revisions/review notes, and is sufficient to receive a satisfactory rating from external reviewers
- Proposes solutions and recommendations to the Audit Manager and/or Audit Director when obstacles or problems are encountered throughout the audit
- Proposes and identifies opportunities for continuous auditing
- Runs continuous auditing query and reviews results for potential findings
- Manages time (by keeping abreast of audit status and hours incurred) to meet established deadlines, milestones, and time budgets
- Is responsive to client requests and fosters positive working relationships with auditees and the audit team
- Supervises, as assigned, the performance and completion of the audit procedures to provide assurance that work was performed effectively, and relevant control weaknesses were identified and reported
- Identifies control issues and findings timely, and ensures findings are based on relevant facts and are accurately characterized (based on risk)
- Documents control findings in observation forms timely using the standard format (issue, background, findings, root cause, risk effect, recommendation)
- Clearly communicates control findings to audit clients as they are identified, and works with clients to develop effective agreed-upon actions with related timeframes for completion
- Shares IA process and business area knowledge with team members
- Fosters a team environment, is inclusive, and works well with others
- May provide support, such as coaching, mentoring, training, etc. to help other team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA and/or CIA preferred, or currently in the process
- 4-10 years of audit experience in the financial services industry and/or large public accounting firm(s)
- Broad knowledge of banking, accounting, and internal controls and the ability to apply knowledge in an audit function
- Knowledge of consumer regulatory compliance requirements
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Excel and Word
- Solid verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Solid analytical skills
- Ability to work with all levels of staff and Management
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet established deadlines
Required skills
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