Associate Auditor (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

The Mom Project; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mom Project is seeking an Associate Auditor to support audit engagements with a hybrid work model in Chicago, IL (2 days onsite). You will assist planning, testing controls, and preparing work papers, while analyzing data to derive insights for audit findings.

Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in accounting/finance and 1+ year of audit or accounting experience, with strong Excel and auditing software skills to aid in reporting and follow-up actions.

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.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software.

Responsibilities

• Assist engagement lead in planning and reporting in line with IPPF.
• Test controls, document procedures, and prepare working papers.
• Analyze data to extract insights and support audit findings.
• Draft audit observations and recommendations with clear action steps.
• Follow up on implemented actions and re-test effectiveness.
• Maintain audit documentation and participate in internal projects.

Skills

Data analytics

Microsoft Excel

Auditing concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Our Customer is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles with operations in North America, Europe, and Taiwan. They offer their customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

We are seeking a Associate Auditor to help support our Customer's business needs. This is a Hybrid role at Chicago, IL (2 days onsite).

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Education & 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.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• 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.