Audit Associate

Nissan • Franklin, TN

7d

About The Position

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria. Assists with planning and performance of complex operational and financial audits in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards; company policies, standards, and procedures; Audit department guidelines and procedures; contract terms (where applicable); and other guiding principles and documents Participates in walkthrough discussions and audit interviews with business functions to obtain and document understanding of applicable processes and internal controls in place Participates in audit kickoff meetings and assists with preparing drafts of the required materials (e.g., kickoff deck and supplements) Documents work performed and associated conclusions in workpapers and other locations timely Prepares reports and other summaries to document findings and recommendations and assists with presentation to management Identifies risks, internal control issues, and process inefficiencies and inconsistencies during audits Aids in performance and documentation of quarterly follow-up on action plans from prior audits, and tests sufficiency of actions taken Completes company-required, position-specific (e.g., audit process, audit performance, workpaper documentation, conclusion development, etc.), and application-specific (e.g., SAP, mainframe, analytics tools, etc.) training Analyzes data to facilitate risk assessment processes and/or projects Assists with deliverables for special projects, requests from management, and other initiatives (e.g., preparation of internal presentations, implementations of AI initiatives, analysis of data, etc.) as needed

Requirements

• Excellent communication (both written and spoken) and listening skills, as well as interpersonal skills, such as building rapport and contributing to team-based projects
• Strong project management and task prioritization skills, combined with self-motivation and initiative
• Familiarity with internal audit standards and audit processes, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), internal control frameworks, IT general controls, and application controls
• Computer skills, as referenced below
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to properly safeguard confidential and sensitive information
• 6 months-2 years of related experience at a professional level.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate’s degree with equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree required for advancement.
• Must be knowledgeable and experienced in the use of Microsoft Office suite software.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with widely used Nissan systems (e.g., SAP, mainframe applications, etc.) and data analytics and visualization tools such as ACL, IDEA, Power BI, and Tableau is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assists with planning and performance of complex operational and financial audits in accordance with IIA Global Internal Audit Standards; company policies, standards, and procedures; Audit department guidelines and procedures; contract terms (where applicable); and other guiding principles and documents
• Participates in walkthrough discussions and audit interviews with business functions to obtain and document understanding of applicable processes and internal controls in place
• Participates in audit kickoff meetings and assists with preparing drafts of the required materials (e.g., kickoff deck and supplements)
• Documents work performed and associated conclusions in workpapers and other locations timely
• Prepares reports and other summaries to document findings and recommendations and assists with presentation to management
• Identifies risks, internal control issues, and process inefficiencies and inconsistencies during audits
• Aids in performance and documentation of quarterly follow-up on action plans from prior audits, and tests sufficiency of actions taken
• Completes company-required, position-specific (e.g., audit process, audit performance, workpaper documentation, conclusion development, etc.), and application-specific (e.g., SAP, mainframe, analytics tools, etc.) training
• Analyzes data to facilitate risk assessment processes and/or projects
• Assists with deliverables for special projects, requests from management, and other initiatives (e.g., preparation of internal presentations, implementations of AI initiatives, analysis of data, etc.) as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees