Senior Auditor

Gallagher•Rolling Meadows, IL

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About The Position

The Senior Auditor will learn about Gallagher’s divisions and have frequent exposure to senior management. The role assesses organizational and operational risks for assigned projects; designs and prepares audit programs; establishes contact with audit clients; conducts fieldwork; drafts reports; and follows up on observations and recommendations. Audit results are reported to the Audit Committee and Executive Management. The position executes audits of financial, compliance, and operational processes and controls; prepares work papers, computations, and statistical reports; identifies control concerns and opportunities for improvement; and develops practical recommendations. The Senior Auditor drafts control deficiencies and recommendations, presents potential audit findings to client management, and works with management to monitor remediation plans. Work may be performed independently or with others, with guidance sought as needed. The role also identifies and implements departmental quality-control initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or a related field.
At least 5 years of public accounting, internal audit, or directly applicable experience.
Basic understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO, and risk assessment practices.
Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to meet deadlines and communicate difficulties in a timely manner.
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Ability to manage or balance multiple priorities and deliver work on a timely basis.
Travel expectation up to 7%, with potential for international travel.

Nice To Haves

Previous supervisory experience.
Professional certification such as CPA or CIA.
Experience performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
Willingness to maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
Spanish language proficiency.
The posting also lists 3 years of public accounting, internal audit, or directly applicable experience as preferred, alongside the required minimum of 5 years.

Responsibilities

Execute audit engagements covering financial, compliance, and operational processes and controls.
Prepare work papers, computations, and statistical reports to ensure compliance with established control procedures.
Identify issues requiring attention, control concerns, opportunities for improvement, and best practices.
Develop practical recommendations in response to control concerns and opportunities for improvement.
Draft control deficiencies and recommendations and present potential audit findings to audit client management.
Interact with management to monitor the adequacy and timely completion of remediation plans.
Work independently or collaboratively based on assignment needs, and seek guidance and confirmation of progress as required.
Identify and implement quality-control initiatives within the department.
Assess organizational and operational risks for assigned projects; design and prepare audit programs; establish contact with audit clients; conduct fieldwork; draft reports; and follow up on observations and recommendations.