RubinBrown is in search of a knowledgeable professional to join the Risk & Internal Audit Services team supporting clients out of our St. Louis office.
Major Responsibilities
Plan, perform, and report on the following engagement types:
Operational, financial, and compliance internal audit engagements
Outsourced or co-sourced support on Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) internal controls projects
System and Organization Controls (SOC) Examination engagements
Agreed upon procedures engagements
Other compliance examination engagements
Interview clients and prepare internal control narratives, questionnaires and flowcharts.
Interview clients to identify internal controls, population sources and supporting controls documentation.
Timely preparation of audit plans, testing templates, operating effectiveness testing, and identification of supporting controls documentation in alignment with Firm and professional standards.
Review of client documentation and reports in connection with operating effectiveness testing.
Develop an understanding of client’s business processes, controls, and technologies and how it impacts the engagement.
Provide timely, high-quality client service, including identification and communication of recommendations to improve the operations of the business.
Additional Responsibilities
Communicate with clients and RubinBrown leadership on the engagement status, review process, and conclusions.
Prepare status reports and other reporting deliverables.
Supervision of RubinBrown engagement team members.
Perform first level review of staff work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions.
May provide training or act as a mentor to less experienced team members.
Advance the skills of less experienced team members by providing formal and informal (written and verbal) performance feedback.
Continually develop technical expertise in relevant standards by attending continuing professional education courses, professional organization meetings, or utilizing other training resources or by obtaining additional relevant professional certifications.
Participate in relevant industry associations and events to develop and/or maintain relationships in the community and profession.
Preferred Education/Experience/Background/Skills
Education & Licenses/Certifications
Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting or related business degree required
Minor or dual major in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree desired
CPA, CIA and/or CISA designation preferred
Experience & Background
2-4 years of current and/or recent audit, consulting, or internal audit experience in public accounting or industry internal audit or related internal control positions
Skills
Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (SOC, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc) – operational, financial and IT general controls.
Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning new technology environments.
Excellent supervisory, analytical and leadership skills.
Ability to meet challenging client requirements and provide services with a strict adherence to professional ethics, attention to detail and accuracy.
Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Robust organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple engagements and tasks; strong multi-tasking and project management skills.
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work successfully on independent tasks and effectively as a member of the engagement team.
Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm.
Working Conditions
The typical office hours are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 45 hours per week.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate project deadlines as determined by the workload and client expectations.
Ability to travel as necessary within the St. Louis area, around the United States and/or internationally; travel for this position will be 0 – 30%.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to move throughout an office.
Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 30 pounds.
Ability to speak English to communicate with clients, team members, etc.
Qualifications
Skills
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Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Accounting Systems or related field.