Internal Auditor

Job description

The key job responsibilities will be to:

• Conduct/lead client interviews, communication and follow ups
• Perform risk assessment for organizations to identify prioritized list of risks and propose audit plan
• Perform controls benchmarking to leading internal controls framework to identify gaps and redundant controls
• Perform internal audit assurance activities (internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risk areas as well as execution of SOX-related activities and EQARs), consult with engagement leadership and clients on strategic plans and other business matters, and help to anticipate emerging risks for our clients
• Perform business cycle controls and general computer controls review / testing as part of SOX, Internal Audit, and SSAE18 reviews
• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
• Demonstrate ability to research, organize, and analyze data and execute selected tests of internal controls
• Build and nurture positive working relationships with clients, by providing high quality deliverables and communications
• Support client engagements by helping plan the audit approach and scope, preparing the audit program, determining auditing procedures, seeing the audit process through completion, and applying internal audit standards
• - Demonstrate ability to prepare and present concise and easy to understand reporting to the client and other stakeholders
• - Facilitate use of technology-based tools or methodologies to review, design, and implement products and services
• - Create internal control documentation for the engagement including narratives, process and data flows, and other supporting work papers
• - Demonstrate ability to identify, discuss and agree audit outcomes with stakeholders and work towards finalizing action plan to address the findings/gaps/risks
• - Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements
• - Identifying and evaluation of complex business risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement along with in depth understanding and knowledge of ERP (Oracle/SAP), COSO and US GAAP to bring greater value to the clients. Further, demonstrating the understanding and applicability of the recent updates from Institute for Internal Auditors (IIA), Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) guidance
• Continually develop technical and professional skills through continuous learning programs
• Play a substantive role with project management by supporting engagement planning, economics, billing and staffing;
  providing regular status reports for the client, while supervising junior staff
• Support organization and function initiatives

Required skills

• Experience Five to nine years of relevant experience
• Strong business process controls experience including knowledge of IT general computer controls
• Exposure to work across industries - Technology media and telecommunication, Manufacturing/ Consumer, Life Sciences and Health Care, Energy Resources, Financial services (preferred)
• Willingness to expand skillset and work on other related areas
• Demonstrate leadership, problem solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage ambiguity
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Willingness to travel within and out of country on engagements (if opportunity is presented)

Qualification

• Chartered Accountant/MBA in Finance/Relevant certification (e.G. CPA, CIA and CISA)