Experienced Internal Audit Staff

RubinBrown is in search of a knowledgeable professional to join the Risk & Internal Audit Services team supporting clients out of our St. Louis office.

Major Responsibilities

• Plan, perform, and report on the following engagement types: Operational, financial, and compliance internal audit engagementsOutsourced or co-sourced support on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls projectsSystem and Organization Controls (SOC) Examination engagementsAgreed upon procedures engagementsOther compliance examination engagements
• Interview clients and prepare internal control narratives, questionnaires and flowcharts.
• Interview clients to identify internal controls, population sources and supporting controls documentation.
• Timely preparation of audit plans, testing templates, operating effectiveness testing, and identification of supporting controls documentation in alignment with Firm and professional standards.
• Review of client documentation and reports in connection with operating effectiveness testing.
• Develop an understanding of client’s business processes, controls, and technologies and how it impacts the engagement.
• Provide timely, high-quality client service, including identification and communication of recommendations to improve the operations of the business.

Additional Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients and RubinBrown leadership on the engagement status, review process, and conclusions.
• Prepare status reports and other reporting deliverables.
• Supervision of RubinBrown engagement team members.
• Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions.
• May provide training or act as a mentor to less experienced team members.
• Advance the skills of less experienced team members by providing formal and informal (written and verbal) performance feedback.
• Continually develop technical expertise in relevant standards by attending continuing professional education courses, professional organization meetings, or utilizing other training resources or by obtaining additional relevant professional certifications.
• Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain relationships in the community and profession.

Preferred Education/Experience/Background/Skills

Education & Licenses/Certifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or related business degree required
• Minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree desired
• CPA, CIA and/or CISA designation preferred

Experience & Background

• 2-4 years of current and/or recent audit, consulting, or internal audit experience in public accounting or industry internal audit or related internal control positions

Skills

• Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (SOC, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc) – operational, financial and IT general controls.
• Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning new technology environments.
• Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership skills.
• Ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide services with a strict adherence to professional ethics, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Robust organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple engagements and tasks; strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work successfully on independent tasks and effectively as a member of the engagement team.
• Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.

Working Conditions

• The typical office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 45 hours per week.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines as determined by the workload and client expectations.
• Ability to travel as necessary within the St. Louis area, around the United States and/or internationally; travel for this position will be 0 – 30%.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to move throughout an office.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to speak English to communicate with clients, team members, etc.