Audit & Risk Mgmt Specialist I

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Job Summary Performs financial or management audits to identify exceptions to procedures and standards and create solutions or recommendations for compliance. Executes audit assignments, supports financial guidelines, data analysis, reporting, recommendations, operational compliance, and audit documentation at specialist level. Job Responsibilities Financial Policies, Guidelines, and Protocols - Develop and deliver financial guidelines and protocols to ensure the company complies with regulations and good financial practice. Data Collection and Analysis - Conduct research using primary data sources, and select information needed for the analysis of key themes and trends. Audit Compliance - Deliver audit assignments in nominated client areas. Develop individual audit plans and detailed scope, deliver the fieldwork, report findings and opinions, agree on corrective actions with auditees, and refer serious or contentious issues to the lead auditor. Insights and Reporting - Contribute to the preparation of various data and analytics reports. Recommendations - Advise managers how to apply a wide variety of existing procedures and precedents. Operational Compliance - Identify, within the team, instances of noncompliance with the organization's policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate. Personal Capability Building - Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching; gain or maintain external professional accreditation, where relevant, to improve performance and fulfill personal potential. Maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media. Experience Level Recommended General Experience Experienced practitioner able to work unsupervised (13 months to 3 years) Recommended Managerial Experience Experience of general supervision of more junior colleagues (7 to 12 months) Applicable Skills Review and Reporting - Experienced - Works with full competence to create reports, and review reports created by others, for various audiences as relevant, in a lucid and effective manner, keeping in mind the purpose of reports. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Database Reporting - Experienced - Works with full competence to use database reporting tools and techniques. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Auditing - Experienced - Works with full competence to conduct audits, identifying exceptions, and developing specific solution or recommendations. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Data Collection and Analysis - Experienced - Works with full competence to determine and analyze trends from data that is collected to assist in compiling reports that will help in decision-making. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Numerical Skills - Experienced - Works with full competence to understand numerical concepts and use them to carry out mathematical operations e.g. in order to analyze reports. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Budget and Control - Experienced - Works with full competence to create, analyze and monitor budgets in line with organizational and project/program criteria; identify trends and forecasts. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Action Planning - Experienced - Works with full competence to review and evaluate recommendations and requirements and to develop appropriate plans or deliver actions required. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Data Control - Experienced - Works with full competence to acquire, organize, protect and process data in order to fulfill business objectives. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Policy and Regulation - Experienced - Works with full competence to interpret and apply knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in area of expertise. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Data Analysis Techniques - Experienced - Works with full competence to inspect, cleanse, transform, and model data to discover useful information, inform conclusions, and support decision-making. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Data Interpretation - Experienced - Works with full competence to interpret data by examining patterns, trends, relationships, and implications to draw meaningful conclusions and answer critical questions. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance. Computer Skills - Advanced - Works at an advanced level to understand and effectively use standard office equipment and standard software packages to support business processes. Typically works independently and provides guidance. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent professional qualification is preferred. Typically 4 to 6 years of relevant experience in external audit, statutory reporting, financial reporting compliance, tax compliance support, or finance shared services. Strong knowledge of accounting and taxation principles Strong knowledge of Oracle R12 and Blackline High-level knowledge of the R2R, P2P, and CRR processes Intermediate skills in quality-checking balance sheet reconciliations Intermediate skills in performing analytical review of the company ledger Exposure in financial statements preparation is highly preferred · Excellent organization and problem-solving skills in a high-volume and fast-paced environment Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively High degree of commitment to meet deadlines Pragmatic, hands-on, flexible & adaptable to change, self-starter Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong Microsoft Excel skill Ability to quickly learn and apply enterprise AI tools and technologies to support technical workflows and business objectives. We know your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. We are delighted to offer country specific benefits. 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