Senior Internal Auditor

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m

You know what’s awesome? Chicago Summer. You know what else is awesome? A high-paying job that respects your work-life balance so you can enjoy your Summer. This role has perks that are unmatched by its competitors. Plus, this position doubles as a fast-track career advancement opportunity as they prefer to promote from within.

Job Responsibilities:

The Senior auditor is responsible for the timely execution of risk based internal audits in accordance with the annual audit plan, as well as assisting with other matters and projects. The essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Plan audit projects by performing project risk assessments that drive the development of audit objectives and create risk based audit programs that address the risks identified.
• Conduct interviews of client personnel and perform walkthroughs as needed to evaluate control design.
• Execute tests that validate the effectiveness of controls and document the results of testing.
• Identify emerging risks, audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment and be able to communicate findings succinctly to client personnel.
• Prepare audit reports that summarize the audit scope, conclusions, findings and recommendations.
• Collaborate with client’s in the evaluation and assessment of departmental controls and processes and advise on enhancements.
• Participant in change projects to identify and communicate risks before implementation.
• Supervise less experienced team members and review working papers.
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks and communicating potential conflicts to leadership.
• Manage and complete audit projects within assigned budgets and timelines.
• Ability to adapt to evolving business needs and changes, including different role requirements, or environments and work with a sense of focus and urgency
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years audit experience (banking or financial services audit experience preferred)
• Basic MS Office experience (Excel, Word)
• Understanding of industry audit frameworks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or some other relevant certification or working towards certification.
• Experience in mortgage banking and/or financial markets a plus.
• Experience in utilizing computer assisted audit tools and techniques to generate data analytics.

To apply to this role, please send your resume to John Sadofsky at john.sadofsky@roberthalf.c0m