Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Execution of audit programs in the specified project timeline with high complexity, risk and subjective judgment. May also review or guide auditors work, provide training, and assist the Engagement Manager with project tasks. Performs work independently with review and follow-up.
Participates in audit planning for assigned scope areas, conducts process interviews and walkthroughs with the auditor, and documents key attributes. Considered an expert in the audit process, assists the Engagement Manager in the execution of the audit project. May manage specific project components as well as supervising junior staffs.
Conducts audit fieldwork following established GIA/IIA standards, utilizes the project RACI to meet audit objectives, and ensure work papers are complete and follow standard requirements for quality and re-performance. Establishes and improves audit methodology and templates. Provides expertise in evaluating complex or new findings, may use stop and go auditing to sharpen focus, and is considered a leader in fieldwork analysis and execution.
Identifies audit issues within assigned scope, reviews methodology, evidence, and conclusions with Engagement Manager, utilizes standard issue write-up format and structure for report consolidation. Aligns and presents issues to all level of auditor management as well as the Engagement Director, CAE, or Corporate Management. May assist junior auditors in closing issues, and assist the Engagement manager with report generation, or closing issues.
Ensures work papers and scope descriptions are complete in Teammate. Drives auditor to deadlines for management plans. Assigns initial issue rating, ensures all actions are completed for audit closure. May perform quality check on final audit report prior to CAE review.
Leads Cut-Off testing and other projects as assigned by GIA Management. May perform training, develop standards, or lead a team in the organization of an event. May work independently on advisory assignments, or lead a team on small scope audits.
Conduct SOX testing and status the PMO on issues. May lead multiple SOX engagements or controls.
Participate in GCIP (GIA Continuous Improvement Projects). May be assigned as an individual or lead a team. Provide ownership and development of SME scope, assist audits in conducting SME testing.
Functional Knowledge
- Demonstrates depth and/or breadth of expertise in own specialized discipline or field
Business Expertise
- Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services
Leadership
- May lead functional teams or projects with moderate resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity
Problem Solving
- Leads others to solve complex problems; uses sophisticated analytical thought to exercise judgment and identify innovative solutions
Impact
- Impacts the achievement of customer, operational, project or service objectives; work is guided by functional policies
Interpersonal Skills
- Communicates difficult concepts and negotiates with others to adopt a different point of view
