Internal Audit Associate

Stifel•Saint Louis, MO

30d

About The Position

The Internal Auditor is an entry-level position that assists with performing operational, financial and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in order to achieve the organization's stated goals and objectives. The Internal Auditor assists in drafting audit plans and testing, document preparation and research, while working under direct supervision of management.

Requirements

Demonstrated integrity in work and behavior.
An impartial and unbiased attitude when preforming audit services and making decisions.
General working knowledge of standard concepts and practices of internal auditing, particularly the Institute of Internal Auditors' ("IIA" or the "Institute") International Professional Practices Framework ("IPPF"), including the Global Internal Audit Standards ("Standards") and Topical Requirements.
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Ability to identify complex problems and review related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
Minimum Required: 0+ years' of experience in internal audit, accounting or related business or regulatory experience.
Minimum Required: None.
Proficient using software applications including query tools, databases, spreadsheets, word processing and presentation software (MS Office 365, Visio, etc).

Responsibilities

Assist with collecting and analyzing data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud or non-compliance with laws, regulations and management policies.
Assist with inspecting records, documents and systems for efficiency, effectiveness and use of accepted procedures.
Assist with examining records to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
Assist with examining and evaluating financial and information systems for system reliability and data integrity.
Assist with examining the systems and processes established by the organization to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance.
Assist with examining the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and integrity of financial and operating information, along with the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
Assist with reporting audit results to senior members of the audit group.