Senior Assurance

The Senior Assurance & Advisory Services Associate is part of a global team conducting value-added audits around the world. Travel as needed 30% of the time, mostly domestic but could include travel to Latin America. The Senior associate will work in teams of 3-5 people and is responsible for audit testing procedures including interviews, workpaper documentation and presenting findings. All Associates must maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, integrity, and discipline in all their actions.

*This role has been designated as hybrid and will report to our Davidson, NC campus.

Responsibilities:

Audit Cycle:

Develop working knowledge of the objectives of the various engagements (e.g., statutory and other regulatory requirements, client expectations, types of reports to be rendered) as well as the planned review approach (including the effect of weaknesses in the control environment and other risks for the areas of the review that they personally execute).

Perform reviews, including inquiries and interviews of operations personnel, utilizing established guidelines to analyze the adequacy of internal controls and compliance with corporate standards, policies and procedures.

Analyze evidence, reach conclusions, suggest ideas for improved internal controls and operating efficiencies

Assist in drafting the audit report which is used to communicate proposed audit issues and recommendations for improvement to the operating personnel and senior management.

Discuss audit findings with operating personnel to verify facts and obtain background information not available in the documentation examined.

Participate in closing meetings explaining issues relevant to areas reviewed.

Prepare neat, concise and accurate working papers.

General

Develop knowledge of general business and economic developments and gain understanding of the Companys industry, particularly the risks involved with the review areas the audit staff personally audits.

High energy environment best suited to individuals with a desire to continuously learn, a focus on ongoing improvements and good attention to detail.

Understand and gain exposure to all areas of the audit process including risk assessment, planning, internal controls testing, workpaper documentation and reporting.

Utilize critical thinking to identify recommendations that can impact financial results/strategies.

Develop adequate technical knowledge in such areas as accounting, audit, information technology, business processes and other areas as required.

Behavioral Characteristics:

Interact with client personnel and demonstrate a commitment to continually improve client satisfaction.

Demonstrate and facilitate teamwork by cooperating with seniors and other staff, sharing information, accepting constructive feedback and accepting additional assignments when appropriate.

Strong customer service focus, with a drive to ensure that we exceed the expectations of our customers.

Build a positive rapport with personnel throughout the global organization.

Demonstrate a high sense of urgency and confidentiality.

Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure.

Exhibit self-confidence with an independent mindset and approach.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or Chartered Accountant certification or other similar qualification, preferred.

Minimum 2 years of relevant audit and/or manufacturing accounting experience.

Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word.

Knowledge and experience working with Oracle R12, preferred.

Ability to travel 20-30%, including international travel.