Associate Auditor

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC); Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance of Professionals & Consultants, Inc. (APC) is seeking an Associate Auditor for a hybrid role in Chicago, IL.

The candidate will support engagement leads in delivering audits from planning to reporting, perform data analysis, and help prepare accurate audit observations and action plans. The role requires 1+ year of accounting/finance and audit experience, with strong Excel and financial software knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business, or finance.
• 1+ years of related experience in accounting or finance.
• 1+ years of audit experience in public accounting and internal auditing in international groups.

Responsibilities

• Assist engagement Lead/Manager to complete engagements from planning to reporting.
• Manage delivery of activities and test procedures, documenting controls and processes.
• Undertake audit testing with business colleagues at all levels.
• Analyze and interpret data to extract insights (data analytics).
• Prepare high-quality supporting work papers in a timely manner.
• Ensure observations are supported by evidence and documentation.

Skills

1+ years related experience

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate Auditor

Type: Direct Hire

Work Location: Hybrid position in Chicago, IL (2 days onsite)

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assist the engagement Lead or Manager in the successful and timely completion of engagement deliverables, from planning to reporting in line with the internal process and international standards.
• Manage personal delivery of allocated activities and test procedures, including testing and documenting controls, creating surveys, updating audit software, interviewing, observing and documenting processes.
• Undertake audit testing with business colleagues at all levels.
• Manipulate, analyze and interpret disparate or large-volume data to extract insight (data analytics).
• Complete all assigned audit areas and develop high-quality required supporting work papers in a timely manner.
• Ensure observations of irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by the inclusion of relevant evidence and corroborated documentation information.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate and factual reporting deliverables, such as weekly status reports, audit reports drafting initial audit observations and corrective actions clearly and concisely.
• Follow up on the implementation agreed recommendations and conduct periodic testing of the embeddedness and operating effectiveness of the actions taken to address internal audit observations and findings.
• Commitment to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) through membership of the Institute of Internal
• Auditors or one of its affiliate bodies (i.e., The Chartered Institute of Internal
• Auditors).
• Complete administrative tasks, such as audit repository and tools maintenance, weekly timesheet, travel arrangements, T&E reports, IDP (Individual Development Program), and performance evaluation, in a timely manner.
• From time to time, participate in internal and/or special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by CA Management.
• Develop a positive working relationship with audit team members, stakeholders, and throughout the organization.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager/Team in maintaining a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
• Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assist Corporate Audit management with the completion of audit activities relating to Assurance (Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance) and Consultancy engagements, internal and special projects, as assigned in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. Perform basic reviews and assist with the follow-up of agreed management actions. Work principally with a team under senior colleagues’ supervision, but occasionally may work individually.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or finance.
• 1+ years of related experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ years of Audit experience in public accounting and internal auditing in international groups.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately.
• No additional competencies required.
• Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assist Corporate Audit management with the completion of audit activities relating to Assurance (Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance) and Consultancy engagements, internal and special projects, as assigned in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. Perform basic reviews and assist with the follow-up of agreed management actions. Work principally with a team under senior colleagues’ supervision, but occasionally may work individually.

Big Bonus Points If You Have

• Qualified, working towards or able to commit to achieving CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA, CISA (IT Audit) or equivalent.
• Second language preferred: Spanish, French (Canadian or France), German, Czech, Italian, Polish, Dutch.

Job Requisition # 40453

A reasonable estimate of the Base Salary for this role is $85,000 - $90,000 per year. The disclosed pay range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case, such as skills and experience levels.

Meet APC

APC is a professional staffing and services organization focused on engaging people and positively impacting lives. As “Professionals serving Professionals”®, we take pride in providing our employees and contractors with the highest level of customer service and support.

APC is committed to creating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status.