Senior Internal Auditor

Leading and / or participating in audits evaluating the adequacy of controls for client business units and / or key business processes, including :

• Assisting the Audit Manager in the development of an audit approach and testing strategy for assigned audit projects to ensure all key business risks and controls are evaluated,
• Coordinating and participating in the completion of audit test procedures,
• Communicating audit findings noted from the review to the Audit Manager, and
• Providing a first level review and approval of work paper documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Making, or assisting in making oral and written presentations to management throughout and at the conclusion of the examination by discussing process and control deficiencies, recommending corrective actions and other suggestions for improvements in operations and / or reductions in costs.
• Preparing the initial draft of the audit report for the Audit Manager’s review, ensuring audit comments are clear, concise and focused on the root cause of the issue.
• Providing the necessary supervision to assigned audit staff.
• As required, providing assistance to external auditors during their interim and annual reviews of the company.
• As a global resource, participating in audit assignments as required in any location.
• A general knowledge of and experience in operations, in particular those of HR Solutions: consulting, HR BPO and / or Benefits Administration or comparable industry experience.
• 3 - 7 years of experience performing risk-based operational (controls), financial (controls).
• Experience leading audit engagements (from start to finish) with a large multi-national, financial services (brokerage, asset management, or investment consulting).
• Possesses the required work experience and professional certifications in the audit field.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interface with all levels of management within the company.
• A solid knowledge and understanding of internal auditing standards and techniques as well as general accounting methods, principles and practices.
• Strong technical, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• The ability to focus on details and perform all required functions timely and with accuracy.
• Overall proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to travel (locally, domestically, and internationally).