Supervise, plan, and execute client engagements from start to finish, including engagement planning, field work, and reporting.
Lead a team of staff members under supervision of a manager and/or above and communicate externally and internally for engagement status and related issues on a timely basis.
Continuously monitor status of assigned area, ensure resolution of open questions, issues, and/or document requests, and meet deadlines.
Demonstrate an understanding of complex workpaper preparation.
Continue to develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to the extent of being able to organize, analyze and communicate with both the engagement team and client personnel in a professional, productive and efficient manner.
Develop understanding of clients’ business processes, evaluate design and/or operating effectiveness of internal controls, and identify control exceptions and potential points for improvement.
Prepare and/or update business process flowcharts, control risk matrices, and control description as needed.
Assist management with risk assessment, scoping analysis, design of controls for SOX implementation engagements.
Assist with preparing meeting slides for communication with client management.
Research and analyze pertinent client, industry and technical matters.
Develop understanding of client businesses related to assigned areas.
Understand and comply with the firm’s quality control policy.
Perform testing of more complex areas, timely review staff workpapers and provide constructive feedback.
Coach team members and clients on areas including documentation, IPE etc.
Continuously learn to expand technical expertise related to SOX, internal audit, IT general controls, and applicable accounting standards, and develop leadership skills.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting or corporate internal audit
Demonstrated understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley Act, COSO, internal audit, GAAP, and GAAS.
Experience in supervising staff professionals
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great attention to detail with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrated desire or progress on relevant professional designations (e.g., CPA, CIA)