Senior Internal Audit Associate (Client Service)

Doeren hew; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew CPAs and Advisors in Troy, Michigan, seeks a Senior Internal Audit Associate to support the Financial Institutions Group's client engagements, focusing on risk assessment, controls, and governance.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 3+ years in internal audit, and professional credentials; you will lead projects, mentor junior staff, and contribute to audit planning, reporting, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• 3+ years of internal audit experience.
• CIA or CPA license preferred, CIA or CPA-eligible.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform internal audit activities with integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
• Maintain independence and objectivity by identifying, disclosing, and managing impairments to objectivity or conflicts of interest.
• Apply due professional care and professional skepticism when planning, performing, and reporting on audit engagements.
• Lead and contribute to risk-based audit planning, including regulatory requirements and key risks relevant to financial institutions.
• Develop and document engagement objectives, scope, timing, and resource requirements.
• Identify and assess risks related to governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting and operations.
• Obtain sufficient information to support audit conclusions and recommendations.
• Supervise and review work of associates and interns.
• Identify indicators of fraud or noncompliance and escalate as required.
• Communicate audit progress and findings with leadership and client management.
• Draft clear audit findings and reports with root causes and recommendations.
• Support remediation and continuous improvement of audit methodologies.
• Share knowledge and train juniors; participate in business development.

Skills

Internal audit experience

Analytical thinking

Oral and written communication

Adaptability to new technology

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CIA or CPA license preferred

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Senior Internal Audit Associate (Client Service)

Department: Financial Institutions Group - Internal Audit

Financial Institutions Group (FIG) – Senior Internal Audit Professional

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Under the direction of the Departmental Practice Leader and in compliance with the firm’s mission and values, the Internal Audit (IA) Senior Associate assists the Financial Institution Group’s (FIG) client engagement teams to identify and evaluate processes and risks to determine the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Under the supervision, IA Senior Associates are expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion based on their knowledge of processes, risks, controls, and regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all internal audit activities with integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competency.
• Maintain independence and objectivity by identifying, disclosing, and managing any impairments to objectivity or conflicts of interest.
• Apply due professional care and professional skepticism when planning, performing, and reporting on audit engagements, recognizing that reasonable assurance does not imply infallibility.
• Lead and contribute to risk-based audit planning, including understanding organizational objectives, regulatory requirements, and key risks relevant to financial institutions.
• Develop and document engagement objectives, scope, timing, and resource requirements in alignment with approved audit plans and engagement charters.
• Apply relevant Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Topical Requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, third party risk) when assigned, as determined by the engagement risk assessment.
• Identify and assess risks related to governance, risk management, internal controls, compliance, and operational effectiveness.
• Perform and/or lead audit procedures to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, operations, compliance, and systems.
• Obtain sufficient, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support audit conclusions and recommendations.
• Supervise and review the work of associates and interns to ensure accuracy, completeness, and conformance with professional standards.
• Identify indicators of fraud, noncompliance, or misconduct, and escal­ate concerns in accordance with firm and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate audit progress, issues, and preliminary observations effectively with engagement leadership and client management throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Draft clear, accurate, and concise audit findings and reports that articulate risk, root cause, impact, and practical recommendations.
• Support management action plan development and assist in monitoring remediation efforts as appropriate.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies, tools, and processes to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrate and maintain technical competency through ongoing professional education, awareness of regulatory changes, and pursuit of CIA or CPA certification.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members to strengthen collective competency and audit quality
• Plan and manage smaller engagements; responsible for bringing in projects in at or below budget (e.g., communicates with staff on scheduling issues or delays, mitigating excessive billable hours posted to WIP.)
• Train new and less experienced interns and associates on firm technology, software, processes, and procedures.
• Review the work of less experienced interns and associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical and soft skills.
• Participate in business development activities and begin to build a network of referral sources.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, in-house training and other firm programs,
• Submit accurate time entries in the billing system at a minimum weekly prior to the Monday 9:00 am deadline.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by internal audit group leadership
• Three plus years of internal audit experience
• CIA or CPA License preferred, CIA or CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CIA or CPA exam in place
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.

"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms .