Associate - Risk Advisory

SOCAL
3900 W Alameda Ave
Suite 2400
Burbank, CA 91505, USA

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The Associate in the Risk Advisory department is responsible for providing risk advisory services to clients in the areas of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, internal audit, enterprise risk management, process improvement, and information technology assessments. The Associate in Risk Advisory will be a critical team member on engagements and perform planning, fieldwork, and reporting phases, as directed by Senior Risk Advisory team members.

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• Acts as a primary contact for all clients regarding basic questions, information, and work papers.
• Conduct interviews and facilitates meetings between management and other stakeholders throughout the engagement process.
• Obtains information from clients, to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues.
• Document and analyzes the client’s processes, risk, and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory team members.
• Prepares testing work papers and initial client deliverables for review by senior team members.
• Effectively communicates project status, control gaps, and recommendations to team members and client management, as appropriate.
• Analyzes the client’s processes, risks, and controls.
• Support senior Risk Advisory team members in the management of the engagement to ensure work is completed on time, on budget, and within expected quality.
• Perform other related duties and projects as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Business, or other related field.

Preferred:

• 1-2 years of experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing internal audits, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational audits, compliance, enterprise risk management (including risk assessments), or management consulting, preferred.
• Eligibility for related professional certification preferred (e.g. CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CFE).
• Prior audit or accounting work experience (Audit, Tax, and Bookkeeping)

• Able to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong professional service ethic, client focused, and results driven.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Travel (up to 30%) to client site as needed.

• Competitive Salary:
  We value your dedication and hard work. We offer a competitive salary of $65,000-$75,000 per year for this role.
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  
  Start with 20 days and watch it grow, plus 2 extra days annually for managers.
• Comprehensive Healthcare:
  
  Medical options include HMO, PPO, HDHP, with fully covered dental and vision for you.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & Health Savings Accounts:
  
  Manage healthcare expenses conveniently with a benefits debit card.
• Employee Assistance Program:
  
  Confidential support for personal or work-related challenges.

• Hybrid & Remote Flexibility:
  
  Work-life balance matters! Enjoy flexibility based on your role.
• Insurance Benefits:
  
  Basic life insurance, voluntary life insurance, and long-term disability coverage.
• Dependent Care and Pet Insurance:
  
  Covering loved ones, furry or not, with flexible spending accounts and pet insurance.
• Bereavement Paid Time Off:
  
  Time to grieve and heal without work worries.
• Sabbatical and Personal Leave Options:
  
  Recharge and refocus with time off for personal needs.

• Social Events:
  
  Networking and unwinding at virtual and in-office firm social events.
• Community Involvement:
  Volunteering events that give you and your team a…