Staff Auditor

Equiliem
United States, Arizona, Phoenix
Nov 10, 2024
Internal Audit in Financial Services - Staff Auditor About the Role: The Staff Auditor works with the internal audit team and business stakeholders to plan and perform basic to complex operational and regulatory audits. Additional responsibilities include Identifying control deficiencies, assessing exposure and significance, proposing cost effective recommendations, and preparing internal audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. The internal auditor may perform follow-up on the status of outstanding audit issues and various ad hoc tasks assigned. Responsibilities: Perform audit work assessing design and operating effectiveness of internal controls (30%) Prioritize and assist in scheduling audit tests to be performed, and interact with auditees to obtain the necessary information (25%) Track remediation of Management Action Plans developed to address audit findings (15%) Prepare and present findings as needed (10%) Communicate audit results and recommendations both orally and in writing to the management (10%) Contribute in identification of department operational efficiencies and changes in auditing operations (5%) Schedule and conduct presentations at meetings with auditees and management as needed (5%) Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from accredited university is required. Required Skills: 2+ years previous audit experience 1-2 years previous financial services industry experience Excellent analytical skills Ability to resolve problems and make decisions independently Excellent verbal and written communications Skilled in operating personal computer and various software packages (Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel, etc.) Preferred Skills: IIA or Audit Certification (CIA, CFSA, CCSA, CRMA or CPA) Knowledge of Client, SEC and compliance rules and regulations 2+ years previous financial services industry or audit experience