Sr Auditor

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting or related financial field required; CIA, CPA, CISA or willingness to pursue certification preferred

* Minimum of 2 years of auditing experience or related business experience required;

Experience with in the mutual fund or financial services industry preferred

* Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel) required

* Experience conducting operational/process audits preferred

* Experience with data analytics concepts/tools preferred

MAJOR DUTIES:

* Execute and document all phases of SOX-related processes, including risk-based planning, and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), testing of key controls and preparation of remedication recommendations in accordance with SOX requirements.

* Assume the role of in-charge auditor as assigned; lead on-site engagements of non-Pittsburgh based Federated entities as well as third party service providers to ensure compliance with SOX and internal control standards, as requested.

* Make recommendations to correct deficiencies identified through audit testing and communicate audit issues to Auditees under the direction of Audit Management

* Draft audit comments or audit reports under direction of Audit Management, review audit work papers as assigned, train Staff Auditors as requested.

* Responsible for maintaining professional competence through review of current accounting/auditing and mutual fund industry literature and attendance at relevant seminars, conferences and training sessions.

* Responsible for personal conduct in accordance with the Federated Internal Audit Charter and the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

* Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time.

HOURS/

LOCATION:

* 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)

* Hybrid schedule (in-office / remote)

* Federated Hermes Tower - Pittsburgh, PA 15222

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

* Cooperative attitude with effective interpersonal and oral and written communication skills

* Effective decision-making, problem solving and analytical skills with particular attention given to detail and accuracy

* Flexibility and the ability to work as an effective member of a team

* Ability to manage multiple audits/projects simultaneously

* Willingness to travel up to 15% of the time