Controls Assurance Auditor

The Controls Assurance Auditor will support in the scoping, planning, creation and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting (“ICFR”) based on the assessment approach to assess the design and operating effectiveness. In addition, this role will involve coordination of test schedule and procedures with the control owners and internal as well as external auditors, as needed. The Controls Assurance Auditor will conduct walkthrough meetings with control owners, execute the entire testing cycle through fieldwork and reporting of the assigned audit areas. The Auditor will perform the assigned test plan consistently with the guidance received and based on the feedback received by the manager during the engagement. The Auditor will also communicate the status and results of ICFR testing procedures to the control owners and will support the team in the communication to other various stakeholders including management and external auditors.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Assist with overall scoping and planning procedures for the assessment cycle
• Effectively contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organization
• Support the development of the audit plan and testing approach
• Execute test plans, procedures and processes of business areas’ test programs against the testing standards
• Create accurate, logical and detailed work papers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reached
• Validate accuracy and alignment of relevant ICFR documentation (i.e.: control descriptions, risk/control matrices, mapping of controls to financial statement assertions, etc.)
• Create, maintain and revise internal control documentation
• Maintain a project plan, which ensures timely completion of ICFR testing in compliance with internal/external audit requirements and deadlines
• Provide ongoing testing status updates to team
• Support the management of Governance, Risk and Compliance (“GRC“) system maintenance and usage
• Coordinate test schedule and procedures with the external auditors and management
• Identify and escalate risk exposures to appropriate levels of management
• Prepare deficiency language for issues identified during testing procedures and effectively communicate to control owners
• Work with the manager in formal written reports to management summarizing audit results
• Execute special projects, as assigned

What You'll Learn:

• Understand business processes from the initiation of activity through recording, the related controls and risks
• Identify potential gaps in risks and controls within the control framework presenting potential exposure to management
• Conduct with different levels of management including interviews to perform testing, learn business processes, provide status updates and deliver issues
• Perform testing over multiple business processes 
• Writing skills to document processes and testing procedures
• Document deficiency language and appropriately communicating the issues to control owners
• Active participation to the team assigned to the audit
• Present testing status and communicate issues noted
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations to top management 
• Build relationships with the control owners
• Work with other testing teams from different countries to ensure consistency in testing and process documentation

What This Role Will Prepare You For:  

• Roles (including manager roles) within Group Controls Assurance, Internal Controls and Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance and Corporate Accounting

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in consulting / audit companies (Big 4)
• Experience with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting
• Fluency in English
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, GRC technologies, and data analysis tools
• Extensive experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment 

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or other relevant local certifications
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including thorough work paper documentation techniques
• Ability to interact with all levels of management and staff
• Strong leadership, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skills
• Able to plan scheduled audit work and carry out work of a complex nature
• Knowledge of further languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish or Portuguese) in addition to the native one is an advantage