Financial Advanced Internal Auditor

Western & Southern Financial Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Western & Southern Financial Group is seeking an Auditor to perform risk-based internal audits for the company and its subsidiaries. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, demonstrated analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include conducting audits, documenting internal controls, and preparing audit reports. This office-based role requires attention to detail and the ability to communicate findings effectively. Minimal travel required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, information systems, or related field required.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve problems are essential.
• Experience in a Big Four firm or Fortune 500 company preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk-based audit procedures according to approved audit programs.
• Document and evaluate internal controls for manual and automated systems.
• Prepare audit work papers and provide timely information to the Audit Director.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio)

Job description

Overview

Under the direction of the Internal Audit AVP & Director, performs risk-based internal audit activities for the Company and its subsidiaries. Performs risk-based integrated reviews of financial, operational, systems and management controls of the Company. Provides assistance to the external auditors and regulatory auditors while maintaining effective working relationships with business unit management. Serves as in-charge auditor for certain assigned audit projects, and supervises staff auditors and college interns assigned to the project. Works with some supervision and is responsible for making a minimal range of decisions, escalating to Manager when appropriate and updating Manager on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

What you will do:

• Performs risk-based audit procedures on scheduled audit projects in accordance with approved risk-based audit programs and in a timely, efficient and professional manner, demonstrating a working knowledge of internal control concepts for each audit project.
• For assigned audit projects, clearly documents and evaluates the internal controls present in the manual and automated systems being reviewed, identifying internal control strengths and weaknesses.
• Prepares audit work papers that accurately and sufficiently document audit tests performed, in accordance with departmental guidelines, i.e., Audit Procedures Manual (APM).
• Consistently provides timely information to the Audit Director during the audit project regarding weaknesses noted and recommendations for corrective action.
• Prepares summary memoranda, closing conference agenda, planning meeting memos, etc., that accurately describe results of tests performed, the nature of control weaknesses and exposures, and identify practical recommendations for improvements.
• Completes the Internal Audit self-study program in order to gain the required knowledge of internal control concepts, audit testing techniques, data processing knowledge and financial, systems and operational audit knowledge.
• Provides basic internal controls consultation to our customers as requested.
• Serves as the lead in-charge auditor on small- to medium-size audit projects that have a low to medium level of difficulty and risk.
• As lead in-charge auditor of a project, supervises assigned resources, general interns and staff internal auditors.
• Assists external auditors and regulatory auditors in the performance of scheduled audit activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree In accounting, business administration, information systems, computer science or related field of study. - Required
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multiple projects/assignments (2 to 3) simultaneously and completing assigned tasks accurately and on a timely basis. Possesses strong attention to detail with excellent organizational skills. Solid project management with proven experience successfully planning, executing and maintaining a project from start to finish. - Required
• Proven working knowledge of internal control concepts and risk-based audit techniques. - Preferred
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting. - Preferred
• Proven ability to develop or adapt programs/procedures on an as-needed basis. - Preferred
• Proven strong analytical skills, including demonstrated experience identifying, defining and resolving problems, and collecting or interpreting data to establish facts and draw valid conclusions. - Required
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication skills with demonstrated success interpreting and communicating business needs between internal groups and external vendors in a clear, accurate, focused and concise manner. Demonstrated ability to document procedures and activities in a manner that is understandable to others and prepared using a prescribed format. Verbal and written communications are to conform to proper rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style. Will be expected to provide examples of written audit reports. - Required
• Proven progressive risk-based integrated auditing experience in a “Big Four” public accounting firm or a Fortune 500-type company. - Preferred
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Visio). - Required
• Exposure to automated systems, including mainframes and Local Area Network- and Wide Area Network-based applications. - Preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Candidate for certification - Preferred
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) Candidate for certification - Preferred
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) Candidate for certification - Preferred
• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) - Preferred

Work Setting/Position Demands:

• Works in an office setting and remains in a stationary position for long periods of time while working at a desk, on a computer or with other standard office equipment, or while in meetings.
• Requires the ability to verbally communicate and exchange accurate information to customers and associates on a regular basis.
• Requires visual acuity to read and interpret a variety of correspondence, procedures, reports and forms via paper and electronic documents, visual inspection involving small defects; small parts, and/or operation of machinery (including inspection); using measurement devices continuously. Visual acuity is required to determine accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of work assigned.
• Requires the ability to prepare written correspondence, reports and forms using prescribed formats and conforming to rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style on a regular basis.
• Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Performs substantial movement of wrists, hands, and fingers for continuous computer work.
• Extended hours required during peak workloads or special projects/events.

Travel Requirements:

• 5% travel Less than 5% travel required annually.