Audit Engagement In-Charge
At Wipfli, people count. At Wipfli, our people are core to everything we dothe catalyst behind our ability to create exceptional impact and extraordinary results. We believe in flexibility. We focus on relationships. We encourage each individual to follow their own path. People truly matter and they feel it. For those looking to make a difference and find a professional home, Wipfli offers a career-defining opportunity.
This position can be hybrid or in person in either the Milwaukee, Madison, Atlanta, or South Portland areas. About 5% travel to client locations within the U.S. is required.
Responsibilities :
- Complete audit procedures as assigned for clients in the financial services industry
- Lead client engagements as the Engagement In-charge for client engagements : ensure proactive communication with the client and engagement team, manage project timelines and deliverables, cultivate strong client relationships, and oversee all aspects of project execution
- Define, measure, and analyze client processes and procedures
- Evaluate whether processes and procedures are designed appropriately and operate effectively; identify areas of improvement
- Interview personnel at all levels within the client organization
- Communicate audit findings clearly and proactively with and to clients; report audit plan status and issues to Engagement In-charge or Job Manager as applicable
- Learn service offerings of the firm and recognize cross-selling opportunities as capacity allows
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications :
Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, business, or related degree5+ years of process and procedure-based audit experience at a professional services firm OR 6+ years of process and procedure-based audit experience at a financial services companyExperience auditing in the financial services industry is preferredConsulting experience is preferredKnowledge of compliance or professional standards associated with audit is preferredAbility to plan, prioritize, and organize projects under time deadlinesStrong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracyExcellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and CopilotCarly Seidl, from our recruiting team, will be guiding you through this process.