Associate Auditor

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Assist Corporate Audit management with the completion of audit activities relating to Assurance (Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance) and Consultancy engagements, internal and special projects, as assigned in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. Perform basic reviews and assist with the follow-up of agreed management actions. Work principally with a team under senior colleagues' supervision, but occasionally may work individually.

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the engagement Lead or Manager in the successful and timely completion of engagement deliverables, from planning to reporting in line with the internal process and international standards.
• Manage personal delivery of allocated activities and test procedures, including testing and documenting controls, creating surveys, updating audit software, interviewing, observing and documenting processes.
• Undertake audit testing with business colleagues at all levels.
• Manipulate, analyze and interpret disparate or large-volume data to extract insight (data analytics).
• Complete all assigned audit areas and develop high-quality required supporting work papers in a timely manner.
• Ensure observations of irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by the inclusion of relevant evidence and corroborated documentation information.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate and factual reporting deliverables, such as weekly status reports, audit reports drafting initial audit observations and corrective actions clearly and concisely.
• Follow up on the implementation agreed recommendations and conduct periodic testing of the embeddedness and operating effectiveness of the actions taken to address internal audit observations and findings.
• Commitment to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) through membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or one of its affiliate bodies (i.e., The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors).
• Complete administrative tasks, such as audit repository and tools maintenance, weekly timesheet, travel arrangements, T&E reports, IDP (Individual Development Program), and performance evaluation, in a timely manner.
• From time to time, participate in internal and / or special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by CA Management.
• Develop a positive working relationship with audit team members, stakeholders, and throughout the organization.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager / Team in maintaining a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and ensure compliance with the International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

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