Senior Risk Advisory Associate - Internal Audit

BDO USA; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Experienced Associate in Risk Advisory Services to support inSOX, business process improvement, IT, audit, and fraud investigations. You will participate in stages of internal audits or consulting engagements, assist with planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and report writing, and help manage client engagements.

A CPA or CIA is preferred, with 1–3 years of related experience. The role emphasizes building client relationships, delivering initial deliverables, and contributing to

Qualifications

• One to three years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting or risk services.
• Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation and testing of controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.

Responsibilities

• Assists with informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process.
• Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues.
• Documents and analyzes the client’s processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionals.
• Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues.
• Proposes basic recommendations for a risk-based audit plan.
• Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry.
• Develops relationships with client personnel and management members.
• Assists with the management of the engagement to ensure engagement metrics are achieved.
• Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements.
• Performs risk assessment of assigned department or functional area under supervision.
• Reviews the suitability of internal control design.
• Conducts audit testing and identifies reportable issues and dimension of risk.
• Communicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive report of audited area.
• Other duties as required.
• Travel as needed.

Skills

Internal audit

Risk assessment

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an Experienced Associate in Risk Advisory Services to support inSOX, business process improvement, IT, audit, and fraud investigations. You will participate in stages of internal audits or consulting engagements, assist with planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and report writing, and help manage client engagements.

A CPA or CIA is preferred, with 1–3 years of related experience. The role emphasizes building client relationships, delivering initial deliverables, and contributing to