Senior Auditor - Madison, United States - Anywhere Real State Inc.

Description

• Execute assigned functions during all phases of an agile integrated audit, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and wrap-up; execute audit work in conformance with department's standards, budgets, and deadlines.
• Engage effectively with internal stakeholders, across all levels, to establish rapport and buy-in regarding assessments and action plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key organizational risk areas including financial, operational, and technology.
• Lead and support detailed risk assessments and process walkthroughs, focused on both operational risk areas and supporting technology, and document (or review documentation of) process narratives to ensure that the audit team has a detailed understanding of processes in place to cover identified risks.
• Develop, where appropriate, execute, document, and oversee testing of business process and IT general controls controls, including those that address emerging and known risk areas and critical business applications. When appropriate, oversee other auditors in in the completion of their assigned duties. Testing performed or supervised will include the development of supporting work papers which clearly document procedures performed and any findings noted.
• Verify that observations are appropriately vetted and perform a preliminary review of action plans to validate that they address the risk and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe.
• Prepare formal written reports, conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems.
• Use a broad range to data analysis tools and techniques to facilitate efficient and effective audit work.
• Lead and/or support departmental initiatives to simplify and streamline audit processes, including driving simplification, use of data analytics and AI tools as applicable.
• Perform follow-up reviews to assess and report on the status and progress of management's action plans in response to internal audit observations and recommendations.
• Lead by example and, when called upon, manage and mentor other auditors through the execution of their work, providing constructive feedback and assistance including to auditors with limited audit experience.
• This position may involve limited travel (? 10%) in future.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems or technology or relevant field of study.
• Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM) desired.
• 4+ years relevant internal or external audit experience ("Big 4" or large regional firm) dealing with financial/operational and IT risk areas.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in the use of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework, required.
• Background with demonstrated knowledge of both integrated control concepts and risk-based audit techniques.
• Must be able to create new and/or modify risk-based audit programs and procedures as needed.
• Exposure to risk management, including Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, or Technology Risk Management, a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in complex environments and challenging situations; must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work in a positive, professional manner; ability to successfully manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong technical acumen and the ability to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from groups of managers and colleagues both in writing and verbally.
• Must be a team-oriented individual and able to work independently when needed.
• Exposure to agile concepts (agile audit, agile development framework, etc.) a plus.

• Execute assigned functions during all phases of an agile integrated audit, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and wrap-up; execute audit work in conformance with department's standards, budgets, and deadlines.
• Engage effectively with internal stakeholders, across all levels, to establish rapport and buy-in regarding assessments and action plans.
• Demonstrate an understanding of key organizational risk areas including financial, operational, and technology.
• Lead and support detailed risk assessments and process walkthroughs, focused on both operational risk areas and supporting technology, and document (or review documentation of) process narratives to ensure that the audit team has a detailed understanding of processes in place to cover identified risks.
• Develop, where appropriate, execute, document, and oversee testing of business process and IT general controls controls, including those that address emerging and known risk areas and critical business applications. When appropriate, oversee other auditors in in the completion of their assigned duties. Testing performed or supervised will include the development of supporting work papers which clearly document procedures performed and any findings noted.
• Verify that observations are appropriately vetted and perform a preliminary review of action plans to validate that they address the risk and will be completed within a reasonable timeframe.
• Prepare formal written reports, conclusions and recommendations regarding the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls and systems.
• Use a broad range to data analysis tools and techniques to facilitate efficient and effective audit work.
• Lead and/or support departmental initiatives to simplify and streamline audit processes, including driving simplification, use of data analytics and AI tools as applicable.
• Perform follow-up reviews to assess and report on the status and progress of management's action plans in response to internal audit observations and recommendations.
• Lead by example and, when called upon, manage and mentor other auditors through the execution of their work, providing constructive feedback and assistance including to auditors with limited audit experience.
• This position may involve limited travel (? 10%) in future.

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems or technology or relevant field of study.
• Advanced degree and/or relevant professional certification (CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM) desired.
• 4+ years relevant internal or external audit experience ("Big 4" or large regional firm) dealing with financial/operational and IT risk areas.
• Proficient knowledge and expertise in the use of audit methodologies, risk-based auditing techniques, COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013), The IIA's International Professional Practices Framework, required.
• Background with demonstrated knowledge of both integrated control concepts and risk-based audit techniques.
• Must be able to create new and/or modify risk-based audit programs and procedures as needed.
• Exposure to risk management, including Enterprise Risk Management, Fraud Risk Management, or Technology Risk Management, a plus.
• Self-starter who thrives in complex environments and challenging situations; must have the ability to adapt to change quickly and adjust work in a positive, professional manner; ability to successfully manage multiple projects effectively.
• Strong technical acumen and the ability to effectively present complex information and respond to questions from groups of managers and colleagues both in writing and verbally.
• Must be a team-oriented individual and able to work independently when needed.
• Exposure to agile concepts (agile audit, agile development framework, etc.) a plus.