Internal Audit Associate

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Job Description

Centurion is enthusiastically seeking an Internal Audit Associate to join our client's team in shaping their newly established in-house internal audit function and focus on enhancing the achievement of ongoing business strategies and objectives. This role will report directly to the Director of Internal Audit and Risk Management and collaborate closely with stakeholders across the organization.

In this role you will support the execution of operational, information technology, financial, strategic and compliance audits as well as assess risk within various business processes by identifying and testing internal controls and recommending improvements. You can expect to partner with leaders cross-functionally and at varying levels within the company to better understand departmental operations and controls. We are looking for someone with a developed analytical skillset to execute an audit and effectively communicate recommendations.

Responsibilities
• Assist in the planning of audit engagements, including the development of the audit scope, and audit program.
• Apply the Internal Audit Methodology and the Standards in performing walkthrough procedures, testing, and documentation, in a timely manner
• Use data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency of audit projects and to identify improvement opportunities
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls over the audit activities.
• Assess all facts and context related to an exception noted in testing and appropriately document exceptions.
• Document recommendations to enhance internal controls.
• Organize, prepare, and present reports, and analyses, for internal audits and other strategic and value add projects

Education and Experience
• At least 2-4 years of audit work experience, preferably in internal audit, public accounting, public company financial reporting, information security, SOX compliance or finance.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CIA or CISA are desirable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong analytical, IT, and accounting skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with ability to work with geographically dispersed/diverse stakeholders.
• Understand and apply audit procedures and IIA standards, with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of COSO framework.
• Knowledge of using data analytics/visualization tools such as Power Query, Power BI, ACL, Tableau, etc. and intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Collaborates and works effectively with different stakeholders.
• Ability to have a big picture and adapt creative solutions quickly.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Optimism, patience, and a sense of humor are welcomed.

Job Information

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Sector

Business Analysis