JOB DETAIL

Sr Associate (Level 04)
"- Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Engineering, Technology, Information Systems, Computer Application or other relevant field required
License/Certifications: CA/CISA preferred"
"- Three (3) to Five (5) years experience within a public accounting firm or Fortunate 1000 company performing internal audit, Information Technology (IT) SOX Compliance or risk advisory services
- Two (2) or more years of prior supervisory experience preferred"
"Candidates should have proficient knowledge for execution & review in the areas of:-
- IT General Controls testing (ITGC) including platforms, ERP applications like SAP, NetSuite and databases for Internal Audits (IA) & Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 302, 404 audits. Third party reporting e.g. SOC1, SOC2 etc.
- Understanding clients' IT applications and infrastructure to determine the effectiveness of the control environment through performing and reviewing process walkthroughs
- Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, process documentation, risk & control matrix and testing/review of design & operating effectiveness is required
- Experience in identifying control gaps and communicating audit findings and control redesign recommendations
-Team leading experience and has been a performance manager in current or last role

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ensure company compliance with accounting and auditing standards (IIA, PCAOB), regulatory reporting requirements (SEC) and other industry best Practices (COSO , COBIT).
- Data analytics support for Internal Audits (IA), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) 404 assessments and other risk advisory services
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
- Strong analytical skills with high attention to details and basic research skills
- Project management and organization skills – Ability to prioritize effectively, multi-task and meet competing deadlines
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-- Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an audit
- Identifying control weaknesses, discussing and agreeing these observations with senior management preparing well drafted audit reports and findings, and presenting these findings to senior management.

Software:
- Ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint for SOX control testing and reporting.
- Proficient in the use of workflow tools like Auditboard, Workiva etc. is preferred
- Working knowledge of data analytics software such as IDEA or ACL is optional"
The Risk Advisory Services Assistant Manager is responsible for partnering with more experienced Risk Advisory Services professionals to provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of IT SOX, information technology, internal audit and fraud investigations. In this role, the Risk Advisory Services Assistant Manager will participate in various stages of an internal audit, SOX compliance or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition, along with providing recommendations and needs to manage a portfolio of engagements, by leading a team of Senior Associates and Associates.