Internal Audit - Senior Associate

INTERNAL AUDIT - SENIOR ASSOCIATEPOSITION SUMMARYOrganizations need to create and implement internal controls that safeguard business assets and processes, including those that protect your data and information technology (IT) systems. Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services (BAS) practice addresses these controls and security issues. BAS offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and IT experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. BAS focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.The Senior BAS Internal Audit Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, activities related to Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal control projects, and external audit support; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.-Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing internal audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings and managing to budget.-Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.-Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process as well as the risks associated with Sarbanes-Oxley as it pertains to internal controls. -Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address controls risks and issues.-Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.-Perform SOX engagements and prepares Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.-Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.-Perform security and penetration studies.-Work with audit team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit process.-Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.-Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.-Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.-Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.-Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.-Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.-Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.-Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS-Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related discipline with a strong emphasis on internal auditing. 150 hours of education is preferred and a CPA or eligibility to sit is highly desirable.-Two to four+ years of progressive experience in public accounting delivering internal audit services with in-charge experience desirable.-Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews.-Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.-Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.-Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.-Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.-Advanced presentation and interviewing skills and experience facilitating meetings and leading group discussions.-Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.-Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and workplans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.-Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and audit preparation software.-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 70% Company:Grant Thornton, LLPLocation:Baltimore, MDStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant Thornton, LLPReference Code:8063