RCI-PG-14878-1 Lead Auditor (financial and operational)

Rangam; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Auditor to conduct financial and operational audits in a 100% remote environment. This role involves evaluating internal controls, conducting walkthroughs, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting standards. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset and excellent communication skills, enabling them to identify opportunities for process improvement and collaborate effectively with third-party auditors. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team focused on enhancing operational efficiency and ensuring robust financial practices. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will drive impactful change.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or Business required.
• Advanced degree or certifications like CPA, CISA, CIA are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform audits of key processes to assess business objectives effectiveness.
• Assist with evaluating internal controls and identifying control gaps.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Written communication skills

Oral communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CISA, CIA)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Job description

RCI-PG-14878-1 Lead Auditor (financial and operational)

Duration: 02 Month extension possible based on needs and performance

Minimum Salary: $45.00 Per Hourly

Maximum Salary: $50.00 Per Hourly

100% remote

Actual Job Title: Lead Auditor

Main Responsibilities:

• Perform audits of key processes and activities to determine the effectiveness of Client Long Island’s business objectives.
• Conduct walkthroughs and testing of key financial and operational internal controls.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with company’s process of evaluating internal controls
• Assisting in completing the assessment activities; reviewing and evaluating financial reporting risk
• Identifying appropriate General Ledger accounts
• Identifying systems tied to the process; identifying controls and/or control gaps and identifying opportunities for business process improvements
• Conduct walkthroughs/design assessment: Evaluating design of controls identified in the business process; assessing design of the controls identified; determining design effectiveness and determine ability to conduct operating effectiveness reviews
• Complete test of controls/operating assessment
• Evaluation controls via a test of controls and determining operating effectiveness
• Assisting in the research of control gaps or failed test of controls to assess the level of deficiency as necessary
• Assisting in the completion of the SOX 302 certification activities
• Coordinating activities with third party auditors in their completion of the attestation of internal controls
• Completing operational, compliance and technology audits
• Assisting with solutions to resolve control gaps identified as issues during audits over financial reporting (internal, external, regulatory), technology audits, operational and compliance audits using data analytics and identification of continuous monitoring in the audit process

Requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems or Business
• Advanced degree or certification (CPA, CISA, CIA) a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Word)
• Excellent analytical abilities (financial and data) a plus
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to use best practices and techniques for addressing customer concerns
• Ability to exercise independent judgment on basic projects and assignments
• Model active learning through continuing to develop breadth of knowledge, skills and perspective

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Utilities