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Lead Audit Specialist

NEW YORK-10008, NY, US
12/07/2016

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Required Skills

CPA

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

MAIN RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:

Lead and execute assurance projects in accordance with established methodologies and professional standards. This includes:

developing an understanding of management's business objectives and processes

using data analysis skills

using data collection skills to acquire an understanding of the process, risks, and controls

creating flowcharts and process maps to analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of management's control design in addressing associated risks, identifying control gaps or potential improvements

under direct supervision, preparing planning memos, including fraud as a consideration, to set audit scope and objectives

under direct supervision, formulating and executing audit procedures that test key controls

under direct supervision, drafting communications covering issues and progress

obtaining management input on solutions

under direct supervision, drafting value-added audit conclusions, presenting findings to both Internal Audit and business management, to proactively manage risk

drafting clear, concise, high quality audit reports and other audit documents that comply with the Department's methodology, and communicate relevant issues and effective, value-added recommendations

managing work so that projects are completed on time and within budget

Communicate with business areas and other risk assurance providers aimed to continually improve relationships and enable management to proactively manage risk.

Work with other members of the audit team to leverage their skill sets, experience and expertise; provide same.

Monitor all outstanding recommendations and action plans for assigned audits; prepare status commentary and perform follow-up testing as needed.

Assist the external auditors and the financial controls team through coordinating and executing direct assistance testing for select assignments.

Monitor and demonstrate compliance with departmental policies and practices, as evidenced by quality assurance results, and performance within standards and related metrics.

Stay abreast of current issues and obtain continuing education and training.

Maintain active communication with clients to enhance risk and control awareness and manage expectations.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:

Typically requires a minimum of 4 years of experience in internal audit, external audit or related functions.

Experience in the insurance or financial services industry is helpful, but not required.

Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision.

Solid written and oral communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely.

Solid interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and clearly articulate thoughts and ideas.

Ability to work independently, as well as in teams.

Solid analytical skills, with the ability to effectively analyze a process and assess risks and controls.

Solid organizational skills, with the ability to manage concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Knowledge of risk assessment tools and methodologies.

Adaptable to changing priorities.

Ability to collaborate with others, both inside and outside of the department, while working toward common goals and fostering understanding and agreement.

Develop relationships within business areas.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required (accounting or business degree is a plus)

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) accreditation attained or in progress.

Additional professional accreditations (CPA, CFE, CISA, etc.), licenses, or designations is a strong plus.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Travel: less than 10%