Job Summary:
The Assurance Associate, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for partnering with more experienced Risk Advisory Services professionals to provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of SOX, business process improvement, information technology, audit and fraud investigations. In this role, the Associate will participate in various stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition.
Job Duties:
- Assists with the 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
- 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 research and drafting of proposals
- Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
- Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, required
- MBA, preferred
Experience:
- Experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing internal audit, consulting or risk services, preferred
License/Certifications:
- CPA, preferred
- Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, preferred
Software:
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
- Strong analytical and basic research skills
- Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
- Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
- Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel 20% of the time
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