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Auditor

Northern Trust Corporation

London

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

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Job summary

Northern Trust Corporation is seeking an Auditor responsible for conducting and documenting audits. The role includes executing audit plans and identifying data analytics opportunities, suitable for candidates with a finance background and strong analytical skills. This position offers growth in a collaborative work culture within a well-respected financial institution.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry.
  • Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA).
  • 1+ years auditing experience in a financial institution.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct routine audit examinations and document findings.
  • Develop understanding of audit methodologies and standards.
  • Complete testing and assist in drafting audit reports.

Skills

Analytical skills
Organizational skills
Communication skills
Report writing

Education

College or University degree

Job description

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Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department

The Auditor is responsible for conducting and documenting routine audit examinations throughout Northern Trust Corporation. The role is a direct report to a Senior Audit Manager and is responsible for completing the audit in accordance with stated budget, timeframes, and Department Policies and Standards. The Auditor provides input to improve operational efficiency and/or to enhance the design or operating effectiveness of the internal control environment.

The key responsibilities include;

Supervised; but developing audit independence

Execute portions of planning/testing

Developing understanding of audit methodology/standards

Support contribution to workpapers

Identify Data Analytics opportunities

Complete portions of Planning Questionnaire (PQ)

Attend walkthroughs, collect materials

Drafts risk and controls

Low or moderate complexity/risk

Complete testing; assist in approach Manages budget, escalates issues

Assist in drafting issues for Audit Report

Performs testing

Skills/Experience

Knowledge of auditing in the financial services industry and basic accounting principles

Interest in pursuing professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CISA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) and/or an MBA along with demonstrated technical abilities in select areas (e.g., accounting, regulatory compliance, etc.) are preferred

Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills are necessary to conduct audits

Strong report writing and workpaper documentation skills

A College or University degree and 1+ years auditing and/or systems experience in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is preferred

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

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