Senior Audit Associate
About The Position
The Auditor’s value to management is largely based upon their ability to support audit observations and analysis based on sufficient, appropriate audit evidence. The Auditor must obtain, analyze, and evaluate audit evidence to cast an informed, objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of the activities being reviewed, including independent research of US GAAP, Internal Control best practices, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements. This role involves assisting department Sr. Auditors in executing approved audit plans, documenting work performed clearly and concisely, and working under the direction of Sr. Auditors while conducting management testing around in-scope SOX 404 internal controls. The position requires preparing detailed workpapers, communicating audit concerns prior to issuing reports, appraising corrective actions, and maintaining effective working relationships with local management. The role also includes performing urgent reviews, coordinating with External Audit, assisting Corporate Management with quarterly requirements, and participating in continuing education programs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a 3.0 minimum average GPA.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
- Superior analytical skills.
- High degree of interpersonal skills including effective communication, persuasiveness, and tact.
- Absolute discretion when dealing with confidential and privileged information.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%, Domestic and International.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Accounting.
- Relevant internship experience.
- Planned progress toward CPA, CIA and CFE.
- Fluency in Spanish and/or French.
- Superior organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Obtain, analyze, and evaluate audit evidence to form an objective opinion on the adequacy and effectiveness of activities being reviewed.
- Conduct independent research of US GAAP, Internal Control best practices, company policies, and relevant regulatory requirements.
- Assist Sr. Auditors in executing department approved audit plans and document work performed.
- Conduct management testing around in-scope SOX 404 internal controls under the direction of Sr. Auditors.
- Prepare detailed workpapers to support audit observations and analysis.
- Communicate all audit concerns and issues prior to issuing the audit report.
- Appraise the adequacy of corrective action taken by local management.
- Maintain open and effective working relationships with local management and increase familiarity with operations.
- Perform urgent and unique reviews and projects as requested by Senior Management.
- Coordinate with External Audit to assist with substantive procedures.
- Assist Corporate Management in ongoing quarterly requirements.
- Coordinate with management regarding testing timing for SOX controls.
- Organize and attend continuing education programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
