Job Responsibilities:
- Participate in audit activities including risk assessments, audit planning, testing, control evaluation, report drafting, and documentation.
- Execute audit engagements from planning to reporting, ensuring quality and adherence to professional standards.
- Develop, evaluate, test, and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of the control environment, partnering with stakeholders, business management, and control groups.
- Communicate audit findings clearly and concisely to management, identifying opportunities for improvement in key controls.
- Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders, fostering a culture of engagement and recommending best practice solutions.
- Implement and execute continuous auditing and monitoring programs, analyzing key metrics to identify control issues and trends.
- Utilize computer-assisted auditing tools and embrace new technologies to drive efficiency and innovation.
- Stay informed on industry and regulatory changes impacting the business and participate in control forums.
- Champion a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, seeking opportunities for automation and strategic partnerships.
- Document audit results comprehensively and assist in drafting audit reports, risk assessments, and risk event summaries.
- Take ownership of self-development and seek opportunities for learning and career growth.
Required qualifications, capabilities and skills :
- Minimum 2 years of internal or external auditing experience, or relevant business experience (in Compliance, Risk or Control related functions).
- Experience in financial services (knowledge in share plan administration and/or broker-dealer activities).
- Knowledge of applicable laws and regulatory requirements.
- Experience with internal audit methodology and applying concepts in audit delivery and execution.
- Strong understanding of internal control and risk assessment concepts, with the ability to evaluate and determine the adequacy of controls.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related discipline and professional accountancy qualification and/or other professional certification.
- Strong analytical skills to assess control weaknesses and their impact.
- Proven ability to support audit scope development and execution, seeking efficiency improvements.
qualifications, capabilities and skills:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex issues persuasively.
- Ability to work independently and in teams, sharing information and supporting colleagues.
- Strong interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and build strong partnerships with senior business and control partners.
- Ability to assess priorities, adapt to change, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and willing to take personal responsibility/accountability.
- Flexible to changing business priorities and ability to multitask in a constantly changing environment.