Sr. Spclst, Audit

** Job Description
**** SENIOR SPECIALIST (P-3), Audit and Assurance Services
** Our company's Audit and Assurance Services primary purpose is to provide value-added independent and risk-based audit and assurance services.
*** Position Overview / Function and Responsibility
*** Under the direction of the Client Audit Director ("CAD") and the Auditor-in-Charge ("AIC"), the Senior Specialist will:
* Participate in the execution of financial, operational, SOX 404 and IT audits, integrated and process audits, both domestic and abroad to ensure a strong internal control environment is maintained at our company.
* On occasion, will be expected to lead small teams of auditors.
* Under the direction of the AIC, partner with colleagues and clients and other organizations to effectively complete all assigned audit work.
* Execute audit programs and work papers (including walkthroughs and sample testing) in line with the established quality standards and timelines.
* Present audit plans, findings, and general status updates to Clients, CAD, and the Vice President of Internal Audit, as directed by the AIC.
* Collaborate with the audit team in the writing of audit reports which accurately describe identified control concerns, associated risks, and appropriate recommendations.
* Participate in department projects and ensure the actualization of the specified results.
* Maintain the highest standards of professionalism and independence in the execution of duties with the highest level of integrity and quality. Show good judgment in the conduct of work.
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* Qualifications:

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* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

Required

Experience and Skills:

* A minimum of 3 years of work experience in internal audit, public accounting, or general accounting.
* CPA Required
* Experience with audit methodology and internal controls.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with client and business process owners as well as MCAAS colleagues.
* Effective oral and written communication skills.
* Understanding of information technology and ability to use various applications and systems.
* Strong time management skills and the ability to work within a team as well as independently.
* Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task are essential to the position.
* Ability to travel both domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.
** Preferred:
*** Big 4 or Regional Accounting Firm Experience.

Our Support Functions deliver services and make recommendations about ways to enhance our workplace and the culture of our organization. Our Support Functions include HR, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Procurement, Administration, Facilities and Security.

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* Required Skills:

** Accounting, Auditing Procedures
** Preferred

Skills:

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Current Contingent Workers apply
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** U.S. Hybrid Work Model
** Effective September 5, 2023, employees in office-based positions in the U.S. will be working a Hybrid work consisting of three total days on-site per week, Monday - Thursday, although the specific days may vary by site or organization, with Friday designated as a remote-working day, unless business critical tasks require an on-site presence.

This Hybrid work model does not apply to, and daily in-person attendance is required for, field-based positions; facility-based, manufacturing-based, or research-based positions where the work to be performed is located at a Company site; positions covered by a collective-bargaining agreement (unless the agreement provides for hybrid work); or any other position for which the Company has determined the job requirements cannot be reasonably met working remotely.

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