Auditor CPA External Audit Tampa Jersey City, FL ref

Skills: Internal Audit, External Audit, CPA

Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 6 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Accounting/Auditing Industry: Financial Services Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa : Only US citizens and Greencard holders
Job Description:

As part of the Internal Audit Department, the Auditor is predominantly focused on audit projects, participating in planning, driving fieldwork, and assisting with report clearance.
The primary measure of success is identifying meaningful potential issues about the design and effectiveness of controls and creating reliable documentation to support his or her work.
The Auditor must manage a number of auditee relationships, be a good team player, and take accountability for his or her personal growth and professional development.
Responsibilities:

Strategic Control Impact Identifies meaningful issues in which controls are not properly designed or are not operating optimally. Assesses the risk and control environment for processes within coverage areas. Validates the completion of agreed action plans under the mentorship of a supervisor. Understands the financial services industry and risk and control environment for coverage areas and identifies new risks. Works closely with auditees to verify timely progress and completion of agreed action plans
Audit Execution Assists a Senior Auditor or Audit Manager with the execution of audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Completes risk-focused fieldwork on time and within the allocated budget, notifying the auditor in charge promptly of issues that arise or when budgets or timelines are at risk. Understands and performs root cause analysis for issues; possesses and demonstrates a strong understanding of audit techniques.
Quality Process Demonstrates a strong knowledge of our policies & procedures, particularly work paper documentation standards. Independently prepares work papers that fully align with IAD policies and procedures. Participates in continuous improvement initiatives. Aligns risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk; escalates appropriately
Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 years of related experience
Bachelor's degree preferred with Masters or equivalent experience
Additional Qualifications:

Previous internal or external audit experience is helpful, but not required. Previous job experience for Auditors can and should vary greatly to meet the department’s goal of having a team with diverse perspectives and work experiences.
Beneficial, but not required, are certifications related to the incumbent’s coverage responsibilities, such as Certified Public Accountant, Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Internal Auditor, Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Financial Analyst, or Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist.