Audit Specialist

Job Summary

The Audit Specialist works to evaluate and improve an organization's risk management, control, and governance processes. They conduct audits to ensure compliance with regulations, identify inefficiencies, and recommend improvements. This includes analyzing financial records, identifying discrepancies, and providing recommendations for process improvements

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Internal control testing
• Risk analysis
• Substantive testing related to financial reporting
• Creating, updating, and improving process documentation
• Collaborating with colleagues to identify and implement process improvements
• Execute inventory audits and operational audits
• Write audit reports based on audit findings
• Other audit activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and SOX compliance.
• Basic knowledge of risk analysis and substantive testing.
• Experience with testing internal controls and documenting findings.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Precise attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with AuditBoard a plus.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under pressure.
• Ability to prepare reports and communicate findings
• Working knowledge of data collection, data analysis, and evaluation
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.