Sr. Auditor

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Job description

In this role, you will assists the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and senior management of Likewize by assessing the adequacy and effectiveness of the internal controls over (1) financial reporting, (2) effectiveness and efficiency of operations, and (3) compliance with laws and regulations, as well as the adequacy of the company's risk management and governance processes. CAS also provides advisory services associated with emerging risks and change activities. The function adds value by providing objective, timely and relevant analyses, insights, and recommendations by supporting an integrated, risk-based auditing approach.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in and/or lead financial/operational audits and project/program reviews to identify and evaluate key operational risks and effectiveness of related controls. Provide quality audit engagements through effective planning, fieldwork (detailed and efficient interviews and control testing), insightful audit findings, and timely draft reports.

• Execute audit procedures including leading interviews, requesting, reviewing, and analyzing evidence, and documenting test steps in detailed, well-supported work papers.

• Ensure deficiencies are added and tracked on CAS' Audit software and corrective actions plans properly address audit recommendations with adequate remediation timelines. Provide regular status updates to management communicating progress on corrective action implementation.

• Link gaps identified in business systems and processes, financial accounting systems and IT, SOX controls, investigations and contracts analyzed to business risks. Evaluate, quantify, and prioritize gaps in terms of current impact and future risk exposure (materiality and likelihood).

• Partner with process owners on corrective action activities related to non-compliances and process improvement (i.e., share leading practices, collaborate to identify pragmatic solutions), promoting the role of Corporate Audit Services as a Strategic Business Partner.

• Provide timely assistance to external auditors and colleagues, as requested.

• Review policies and procedures, legislation, and regulations that are correctly followed and complied with.

• Promote high levels of ethical awareness. Notify audit management of any findings related to potential ethical issues or conflicts of interest and support the department's independent investigations, as needed.

• Assist with the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of the audit methodology of Likewize.

Skills:

• 4+ years of risk-focused external or internal audit experience with strong ability to understand and review both financial and automated risks and controls within business processes in an integrated fashion.

• Solid understanding of the aspects of accounting and financial reporting, and professional standards (U.S. GAAP, IFRS, GAAS, and the Professional Practices Framework of the IIA), including knowledge of emerging topics.

• Knowledge of risk management principles and an understanding of relevant standards like COSO and COBIT.

• Basic understanding of IT control frameworks and IT Risk domains (e.g. Access Control, Change Management, Data Privacy, PCI).

• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively present to peers and management are essential, including the ability to build relationships, manage confrontation with poise and confidence, and communicate findings in emails and reports (written in English) in a clear, concise, and compelling manner.

• Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to quickly assimilate new information, identify patterns, make sound decisions, manage multiple tasks at once, and develop creative solutions to improve efficiency and effectiveness.

• Demonstrated strong analytical skills, including the ability to analyze business and financial activities, quantify impact, and understand/describe process flows, strengths, and weaknesses.