Audit Seniors

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc in New York is seeking an Audit Associate to support internal and advisory engagements, evaluating governance, risk, and controls across finance, operations, IT, and regulatory areas.

You'll report findings, build strong relationships with leadership and business groups, and help advance Real Estate's SOX program. This role requires 2–5 years of audit experience, a degree in accounting, and a proactive, multi-tasking approach in a fast-paced team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Professional qualifications or willingness to work towards CIA, CPA, CA, or CFA preferred.
• 2–5 years of relevant audit experience (external or internal).
• Experience in Asset Management, Real Estate and/or Private Equity sectors preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SOX is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and detail orientation; strong PM and presentation skills.
• Strong communication and proactive workload management.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, global team with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing internal audit and advisory engagements evaluating governance, risk management, and control processes across financial, operational, IT, and regulatory areas.
• Report audit status and observations to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with internal leadership and business group stakeholders.
• Participate in delivery of Real Estate's SOX program objectives.
• Gather and consolidate information for Audit Committee meetings.
• Execute follow-up procedures to verify implementation of recommendations.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CIA, CPA, CA, or CFA preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of internal audit and advisory engagements to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management, and control processes (financial, operational, information technology, and regulatory).
• Report audit status and observations to supervisors and stakeholders.
• Build strong relationships with internal leadership and business group stakeholders.
• Participate and assist in the delivery of Real Estate's SOX program objectives.
• Gather and consolidate relevant information to be used during Audit Committee meetings.
• Execute follow-up procedures to determine the implementation of recommendations and assess the adequacy of audit remediation efforts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Professional qualifications or willingness to work towards them such as CIA, CPA, CA, or CFA.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in external or internal audit.
• Experience in Asset Management, Real Estate and/or Private Equity sectors highly preferred - both private and public markets.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SOX regulatory requirements is an asset.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong project management and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and proactive, with respect to managing workload and professional development.
• Ability to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced, global team‑oriented environment, managing various stakeholders with competing demands.

Pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract, and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.