Process Risk Senior Associate

Grant Thornton • Arlington, VA

7h • $95,000 - $142,600

About The Position

As a Process Risk Senior Associate, you will get the opportunity to grow and
contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their
business risks, and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive
contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – all with the resources,
environment, and support to help you excel.

From day one, you’ll be empowered by the greater Risk team to help clients make
the moves that will help them achieve their vision and help you achieve more,
confidently.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Business Intelligence, or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a professional services firm or as part of a Risk Management or Internal Audit function.
• Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of enterprise or operational risk management programs, and/or entity-level and business process controls for Internal Audit, SOX compliance, System & Organization Control (SOC) reporting, or other risk management, compliance, and assurance activities.
• Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework (IIA IPPF), and/or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors (completeness and accuracy of key reports, level of precision, etc.)
• Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment.
• Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite applications.
• Can travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• CIA, CPA, Six Sigma, or related license/certification preferred;
• Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review operational, financial, and administrative processes to assess risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
• Obtain an understanding of clients’ business, objectives, strategy, operations, processes, IT systems, service providers and controls.
• Actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, which includes planning, executing, and reporting. Common engagements include but are not limited to co-sourced and outsourced internal audit, internal control assessments, enterprise risk management program assessments, tests of control design and operating effectiveness for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other compliance requirements and helping clients design and implement internal controls.
• Support engagement Manager and/or Senior Manager/Director in project management activities, such as preparing and managing engagement project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reporting.
• Supervise, train, mentor Associates and Interns on engagements, assess performance and provide feedback.
• Develop and execute internal audit workplans and control test procedures based on engagement scope, and client environment risk factors.
• Apply knowledge of risk and control trends to evaluate findings for significance, risk and develop recommendations.
• Work with project team and client to deliver services in accordance with project leadership and client expectations.
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Whether it’s your work location, weekly schedule or unlimited flex time off, we empower you with the options to work in the way that best serves your clients and your life.
• Here, you are supported to prioritize your overall well-being through work-life integration options that work best for you and those in your household.
• We understand that your needs, responsibilities and experiences are different — and we think that’s a good thing. That’s why we support you with personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all the identities, roles and aspirations that make you, well, you.
• Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for a discretionary, annual bonus based on individual and firm performance, subject to the terms, conditions and eligibility criteria of the applicable bonus plan or program.
• Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus compensation.
• Grant Thornton interns are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Interns also receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave, and are paid for firm holidays that fall within their internship period.
• Grant Thornton seasonal employees are eligible to participate in the firm’s medical, dental and vision insurance programs and the firm’s employee assistance program. Seasonal employees may also be eligible to participate in the firm’s 401(k) savings plan and employee retirement plan in accordance with applicable plan terms and eligibility requirements. Seasonal employees receive a minimum of 72 hours of paid sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level