Process Risk Senior Associate (Internal Auditor) – Grant Thornton (US)
As a Process Risk Senior Associate, you will grow and contribute to our clients' business needs by helping them understand their business risks and assist in addressing risk in both proactive and responsive contexts for the Risk, Compliance & Controls Practice – with the resources, environment, and support to help you excel.
Responsibilities
- Review operational, financial, and administrative processes to assess risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
- Obtain an understanding of clients' business, objectives, strategy, operations, processes, IT systems, service providers and controls.
- Actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, including planning, executing, and reporting. Common engagements include co-sourced and outsourced internal audit, internal control assessments, enterprise risk management program assessments, tests of design and operating effectiveness for Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other compliance requirements, and helping clients design and implement internal controls.
- Support engagement Manager and / or Senior Manager / Director in project management activities, such as preparing and managing engagement project plans, timelines, budgets, and status reporting.
- Supervise, train, mentor Associates and Interns on engagements, assess performance and provide feedback.
- Develop and execute internal audit workplans and control test procedures based on engagement scope and client environment risk factors.
- Apply knowledge of risk and control trends to evaluate findings for significance, risk and develop recommendations.
- Work with project team and client to deliver services in accordance with project leadership and client expectations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, Business Intelligence, or related field required.Minimum 2 years of related work experience with a professional services firm or as part of a Risk Management or Internal Audit function.CIA, CPA, Six Sigma, or related license / certification preferred; Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience preferred.Experience assessing the design and operating effectiveness of enterprise or operational risk management programs, and / or entity-level and business process controls for Internal Audit, SOX compliance, SOC reporting, or other risk management, compliance, and assurance activities.Strong understanding of COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013), IIA IPPF, and / or current focus areas of external financial statement auditors.Ability to execute multiple engagements and manage priorities in a rapidly growing team environment.Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills.Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite.Ability to travel as needed.About Us
At Grant Thornton, we believe in making business more personal and building trust into every result—for our clients and you. We offer a career path with more opportunity, more flexibility, and more support.
In the U.S., Grant Thornton delivers professional services through two entities : Grant Thornton LLP (CPA firm) and Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (non-attest offerings).
Grant Thornton formed a multinational platform with Grant Thornton Ireland, delivering a cross-border client experience with enhanced solutions and capabilities.
Grant Thornton is part of the Grant Thornton International Limited network with access to member firms in more than 150 global markets.
Benefits
We provide personalized and comprehensive benefits that recognize and empower all identities, roles, and aspirations. For an overview of our benefit offerings, please visit the official benefits page.
Intern benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, minimum paid sick leave, and paid firm holidays during internship.Seasonal benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, potential 401(k) participation, and paid sick leave.Grant Thornton employees may be eligible for discretionary annual bonus based on performance. Interns and seasonal employees are not eligible for bonus.
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations as required by law. For accommodation requests, contact HR@us.gt.com.
For Los Angeles applicants : We consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in compliance with local laws.
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