Associate | Sr. Associate Internal Audit & Advisory Services
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Join a collaborative and high-performing Internal Audit & Advisory Services team, where you will have a direct and visible impact on the organization and the local region. You’ll gain broad exposure to business functions across a public company, with meaningful interaction at all levels of management.
This is an excellent opportunity for an early-to-mid-career professional to build and advance a strong foundation in internal audit, risk management, and SOX compliance while contributing to meaningful work that drives organizational improvement.
The Internal Audit & Advisory Services’ mission is to provide independent, objective assurance and consulting services designed to add value and improve operations and mitigate risks. The team takes a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, compliance, and governance processes.
The Internal Audit & Advisory Services Associate/Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting, and at the senior level, leading elements of the annual audit plan, including Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, operational audits, and risk and process-improvement assessments. This position offers the opportunity to grow with a collaborative team, learn from experienced auditors and gain exposure to all aspects of the company’s operations and management team.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Audit & SOX Support:
- Support execution of the annual audit plan, including SOX compliance and operational audits.
- Assist with and independently conduct risk assessments and document business processes through flowcharts and narratives.
- Coordinate and lead walkthroughs, perform key control testing, and prepare audit workpapers to support audit findings.
Risk & Process Improvement:
- Identify risks and opportunities for improvement within business processes across the organization.
- Assist in, and at the senior level, lead in developing recommendations and remediation plans for identified control deficiencies.
- Collaborate with management and control owners to ensure control changes and corrective actions identified from audits and assessments are implemented timely and effectively resolve identified issues.
- Promote best practices designed to add value, improve operations, and mitigate financial, regulatory and operational risks.
Collaboration & Communication:
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with business process owners and internal stakeholders to gather information, advise, discuss audit results and provide recommendations to strengthen internal controls.
- Build trust and credibility with management, leadership and co-workers across the organization. Support a culture of ethical values and fraud risk awareness.
- Collaborate with external auditors and co-source partners as needed.
Continuous Learning & Development:
- Develop and deepen knowledge of internal audit practices, SOX requirements, and operations.
- Take initiative to learn and proactively implement best practices for continuous improvement in team processes.
- Serve as a steward of the Company’s Mission and Core Values.
PREFERRED PROFILE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance or Information Systems, or a related field.
- Associate: 1-3 years of relevant experience (internships included), including prior audit experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit. Senior Associate: 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated progression in audit responsibilities.
- General understanding of accounting principles and financial statement disclosure requirements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present findings clearly and professionally to various audiences.
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a team environment.
- Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to uncompromising professional and ethical standards.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- CPA or CIA certification or actively progressing toward one. (Senior Associate candidates are strongly encouraged to hold or be near completion of a certification.)
- Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO Framework, risk assessments, control analysis and audit methodologies.
- Experience drafting control deficiencies and corrective actions and communicating them to management.
- At the senior level, demonstrated experience independently managing audit engagements and interfacing directly with business stakeholders.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office products as well as Optro/Auditboard or similar audit platforms.
LOCATION: Pittsburgh Metro
Job ID# 3602554
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