Senior Internal Audit Associate (Client Service)

Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors•Troy, MI

About The Position

The Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is seeking a Senior Internal Audit Professional. Doeren Mayhew is a prominent tax, assurance, and advisory firm with a strong national presence and a history of being recognized among the best-managed firms. The Internal Audit (IA) Senior Associate will support client engagement teams in identifying and evaluating processes and risks to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls. This role requires independent judgment, discretion, and a solid understanding of processes, risks, controls, and regulations within the financial industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by internal audit group leadership
Three plus years of internal audit experience
Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills
Experience performing financial, operational or system audits a plus
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Credit union experience helpful
CIA or CPA License preferred, CIA or CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CIA or CPA exam in place

Responsibilities

Perform all internal audit activities with integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
Maintain independence and objectivity by identifying, disclosing, and managing any impairments to objectivity or conflicts of interest.
Apply due professional care and professional skepticism when planning, performing, and reporting on audit engagements.
Lead and contribute to risk-based audit planning, including understanding organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and key risks relevant to financial institutions.
Develop and document engagement objectives, scope, timing, and resource requirements in alignment with approved audit plans and engagement charters.
Apply relevant Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Topical Requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, third party risk) when assigned, as determined by the engagement risk assessment.
Identify and assess risks related to governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
Perform and/or lead audit procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, compliance, and systems.
Obtain sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support audit conclusions and recommendations.
Supervise and review the work of associates and interns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with professional standards.
Identify indicators of fraud, noncompliance, or misconduct, and escalate concerns in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
Communicate audit progress, issues, and preliminary observations effectively with engagement leadership and client management throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Draft clear, accurate, and concise audit findings and reports that articulate risk, root cause, impact, and practical recommendations.
Support management action plan development and assist in monitoring remediation efforts as appropriate.
Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
Demonstrate and maintain technical competency through ongoing professional education, awareness of regulatory changes, and pursuit of CIA or CPA certification.
Share knowledge and best practices with team members to strengthen collective competency and audit quality.
Plan and manage smaller engagements; responsible for bringing in projects in at or below budget.
Train new and less experienced interns and associates on firm technology, software, processes, and procedures.
Review the work of less experienced interns and associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical and soft skills.
Participate in business development activities and begin to build a network of referral sources.
Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, in-house training, and other firm programs.
Submit accurate time entries in the billing system at a minimum weekly prior to the Monday 9:00 am deadline.
Achieve 1600 Annual Billable Hour Goal.