Internal Audit Associate

Ignited Recruiting; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with employer match

Comprehensive benefits package

Strong work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading investment management firm is hiring an Internal Auditor in Los Angeles, California. This role emphasizes strong communication skills for collaborating across departments and focuses on operational processes rather than SOX compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 2 years of audit experience. This position offers opportunities for professional development, a comprehensive benefits package, and a culture that values teamwork and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of audit experience from public accounting assurance or internal audit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and controls and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and build positive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leaders to understand operational challenges and enhance efficiency.
• Lead audit fieldwork, conducting interviews, and reviewing documentation.
• Identify and assess key risks and control deficiencies in operations.
• Document audit findings, including root causes and recommendations for improvement, in clear and concise audit reports, and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, internal audit methodologies, and regulatory requirements throughout the audit process, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Ability to assess complex processes

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Our client, a leading investment management firm, is hiring an Internal Auditor! Strong communication skills are key in this role as you'll be collaborating across many different departments and teams. This is not a SOX role, so if you are more excited by operational processes and finding practical solutions to enhance efficiency to an organization, this role may be for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with business unit leaders, process owners, and other stakeholders to understand operational challenges, communicate audit objectives, and facilitate the implementation of corrective actions and process improvements.
• Lead and execute audit fieldwork, conducting interviews, reviewing documentation, and performing testing to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Identify and assess key risks and control deficiencies within operational areas.
• Document audit findings, including root causes and recommendations for improvement, in clear and concise audit reports, and present findings to management and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with professional standards, internal audit methodologies, and regulatory requirements throughout the audit process, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Minimum of 2 years of audit experience from public accounting assurance or internal audit.
• Knowledge of internal audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex processes and controls and identify practical solutions.
• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and build positive working relationships.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including 401k with employer match.
• Strong work life balance and culture that values teamwork and collaboration.

If interested, please apply here or send your resume to [e-mail].