RAAS Senior Audit Consultant

Holland America Group•Miami, FL

2h•Hybrid

About The Position

Risk Advisory and Assurance Services (RAAS) is a diverse global team, recognized by the Audit Committee and senior management as their partner for providing advisory and assurance services on the company’s most significant strategic, financial, operational, technology and compliance risks. The Senior Audit Consultant is responsible for performing end to end reviews of key business processes and controls in order to provide an independent assessment of their design and effectiveness. Further, they leverage best practice to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Accounting or Business.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Teams.
Requires a minimum of 3 to 5 years’ relevant experience with a Big 4, management consulting firm or large/complex internal audit department (excluding internship).
Good background/experience with audit methodologies and techniques.
Prior success conducting external and/or internal audits.
Ability to build relationships while asking tough questions.
Strong project management, time management and organizational skills.
Personal initiative, resourcefulness, and professional enthusiasm.
Integrity, objectivity and a high degree of professionalism.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to interface well with all levels of management.
Understanding of workplace policies and procedures
Familiarity with team collaboration tools and techniques.
Strong time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain reliable and consistent attendance
Capacity to be punctual and meet deadlines
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and work as part of a team
Demonstrated professionalism in all interactions and tasks.
Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.
Candidates must be located in (or willing to relocate to) the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale area.

Nice To Haves

Professional certification, such as CPA or CIA is preferred (or in progress).

Responsibilities

Develop the planning and scoping for simple to moderately complex reviews to ensure appropriate audit coverage
Perform walkthroughs to develop understanding of processes and controls, identify areas of risk and develop tests accordingly
Perform testing, data analysis and benchmarking, as appropriate, to assess controls
Identify issues/opportunities to improve operations and the related root cause and impact
Conclude on the adequacy of managements processes and internal controls to mitigate risk
Prepare reporting to communicate audit results
Lead meetings and present to management on issue opportunities identified
Adhere to the RAAS policies and procedures, including ensuring consistency and completeness of working paper documentation and compliance with IIA standards.
Assist in the Sarbanes-Oxley 404 compliance program by performing testing of the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting.
Support the data-driven assurance program by reviewing results and using judgment to determine potential control breakdowns and opportunities for continuous improvement.
Assist with internal forensic investigations as assigned.
Develop an effective working relationship with management to ensure RAAS is viewed as a partner in providing advisory and assurance services.
Undertake relevant training, networking and studies as required to ensure continuing education.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
401(k) plan that includes a company match
Employee Stock Purchase plan
Holidays – All full-time and part-time with benefits employees receive days off for 8 company-wide holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays to be taken at the employee’s discretion.
Vacation Time – All full-time employees at the manager and below level start with 14 days/year; director and above level start with 19 days/year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 84 hours/year. All employees gain additional vacation time with further tenure.
Sick Time – All full-time employees receive 80 hours of sick time each year. Part-time with benefits employees receive time off based on the number of hours they work, with a minimum of 60 hours each year.
Complementary stand-by cruises, employee discounts on confirmed cruises, plus special rates for family and friends
Personal and professional learning and development resources including tuition reimbursement
On-site preschool program and wellness center at our Miami campus