Staff Auditor

Marsh McLennan • New York, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a talented individual to join our Internal Audit team at Marsh. This role will be based in New York City and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring a minimum of three days per week in the office. As a Staff Auditor, you will work in a fast-paced team that provides independent and objective assurance over the organization's control environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a seasoned audit team with a strong culture, and your work will directly add value to the businesses they support. Some travel required, including international, depending upon the audit you are assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related business field
• 1-3 years of audit experience, preferably internal audit
• Solid analytical, problem solving, organization, and project management skills
• Demonstrates strong critical thinking and is a proactive self-starter who learns and adapts quickly to changing circumstances
• Ability to take initiative and ownership over assigned tasks throughout completion
• Clear articulation and solid communication/presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally – approximately 25% annually

Nice To Haves

• Related professional designations (e.g., CIA, CPA, CIA. CISA)
• Experience with data analytics (including applications/software)
• Experience in insurance, broking, or other financial services
• Prior internal or external audit experience
• Experience working with Optro (formerly AuditBoard) or similar workpaper documentation platforms

Responsibilities

• Perform operational, financial, and regulatory audits and special projects, which may include aspects of IT general controls
• Perform data analytics to identify trends, outliers, and/or targeted sample selections based on agreed upon criteria
• Participate in interviews and walkthroughs with process owners and document results in flowcharts, identifying risks and controls
• Execute audits and advisory projects by analyzing, testing, and evaluating the entity’s control environment by using a blend of traditional sampling and automation
• Examine documentation to identify potential control weaknesses, and/or business efficiency opportunities
• Communicate (verbally/written) testing results to the audit senior and/or manager and process stakeholders
• Document electronic workpapers in accordance with IIA standards and our internal workpaper policies; organized and able to be reperformed by a third-party
• Perform independent research on audit areas/topics to become knowledgeable of the risks associated with the audit
• Collaborate with our global audit team and be able to adapt and be flexible to changes in the audit plan and schedule
• Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, noting comments and providing clear explanations for our findings and ratings, as required
• Actively pursue certifications and continuing professional education in line with the department's needs and your career development

Benefits

• We help you be your best through professional development opportunities, interesting work and supportive leaders.
• We foster a vibrant and inclusive culture where you can work with talented colleagues to create new solutions and have an impact on colleagues, clients, and communities.
• Our scale enables us to provide a range of career opportunities, as well as benefits and rewards to enhance your well-being.
• We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees