Consulting Analyst, Internal Audit-Business Process

Clearsulting is a global consulting company focused on delivering positive change through digital finance. They are seeking a Consulting Analyst for Internal Audit-Business Process to support audit engagements, strengthen internal controls, and improve business processes for clients.

Responsibilities:

• Support internal audit engagements from a business perspective to understand financial-related risks, test controls (such as business process controls and entity level controls), and help stakeholders take actions based on implications of residual risk
• Partner with clients to strengthen internal controls, improve business process effectiveness, and enhance operational and business process performance
• Identify process inefficiencies, control gaps, and opportunities for automation or standardization across finance and operational functions
• Assist with SOX compliance and readiness initiatives, including walkthroughs, risk/control matrix development, control testing, remediation tracking, and documentation of business processes
• Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls related to financial reporting, business operations, and supporting technologies
• Draft clear, client-ready audit observations and practical remediation recommendations that summarize root cause, risk/impact, and proposed management action considerations
• Coordinate status updates, evidence requests, and follow-ups with client teams and engagement leadership to help drive timely completion of audit milestones and deliverables
• Independently perform assigned audit procedures, evidence reviews, and control testing while maintaining clear workpaper documentation and proactively escalating questions, blockers, or potential exceptions

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related business field
• 1+ years of experience in internal audit, external audit, or risk advisory within a public accounting or professional services environment
• Foundational understanding of business process risks and internal controls, including experience supporting financial statement audits, internal/operational audits, or SOX compliance initiatives
• Experience performing process walkthroughs, documenting risks and controls, and executing control testing
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify control gaps and process improvement opportunities
• Working knowledge of core business process cycles such as order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, record-to-report, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, or treasury
• Ability to work as a team player in a highly collaborative environment
• Ability to manage assigned testing responsibilities, meet deadlines, and seek guidance when judgment or escalation is needed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to summarize complex audit concepts, control deficiencies, and testing results clearly for client stakeholders and engagement teams
• Experience evaluating audit evidence for completeness, accuracy, and relevance, and documenting conclusions in a manner that supports audit methodology and quality review standards
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer-sponsored visa support
• Progress toward or attainment of a relevant certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA)
• Exposure to ERP systems or other business technologies and involvement in system implementations or transformations
• Experience applying risk and controls concepts in technology-enabled environments
• Exposure to ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Workday) and an understanding of how technology supports business processes