Senior Associate, Internal Audit and Enterprise Risk Services at Andersen

Job Summary

Andersen is currently seeking Senior Associates to join the Interna Audit and Enterprise Risk unit of our Business Advisory Division. The ideal candidate will offer Internal audit and enterprise risk services in Audit, Controls and Risk Management. He/she will actively lead the team and drive thought leadership endeavors.

Job Details

• Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.
• Assist in engagement planning, execution and reporting activities for various audits such as internal audits, compliance audits, risk assessments, special reviews etc. 
• Identify and assess key risks and evaluate key controls to improve the adequacy and effectiveness of the client's system of internal controls. 
• Ensure audit work is adequately supported, properly documented and aligned with the stated audit objectives. 
• Monitor and assess the implementation status of management's corrective action plans on past audit issues.
• Formulate policies and procedures to improve internal controls, compliance and efficiency
• Lead the process for internal audit and controls review across the client’s business.
• Deliver adequate and timely reporting on the internal control framework and control deficiencies to ensure appropriate actions are taken
• Communicate effectively with clients and develop positive relationships with client personnel and relevant regulatory agencies.
• Communicate relevant information in a timely, informative, and accurate manner with superiors.
• Liaise cross-functionally with a bid to resolve various client-related issues.
• Manage Client’s Projects at given times
• Manage Complex stakeholder relationships.
• Evaluate compliance with existing policies and procedures, identifying and proposing modifications as needed
• Develop and review the Risk Management Framework of the Organization using ERM and COSO.
• Conduct Information Technology Audit reviews using COBIT.
• Review the responses to internal and external audit management letter queries to ensure recommendations are implemented
• Preparation of High-quality Deliverables for presentation to Clients.
• Build relationships with a diverse client portfolio and understand their business and risk areas.
• Collaborate to produce high-quality work products, thus ensuring best-in-class client experience.
• Develop competence and expertise in key service areas, refine methodologies, and contribute to firm-wide practice development efforts.

Requirements

• Excellent work ethic in demonstrating willingness and interest in learning 
• Sound problem-solving ability
• Strong analytical mind
• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Sound business acumen
• Ability to understand client challenges and suggest value-adding solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline from an accredited university with a minimum of Second Class (Upper) division
• Minimum of three to five (3-5) years post-NYSC experience in Internal Audit or External Audit.
• Accounting certification (ICAN, ICAEW, CPA, ACCA, etc.) or CFA will be an added advantage
• Consulting experience is an added advantage.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical and project management skills
• Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to lead a diverse team build effective client relationships and understand clients’ businesses
• Effective interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Strong client delivery focus
• Adaptability – the ability to manage change and ambiguity with ease