Internal Audit Associate

Position: Internal Audit Associate
Reports to: Senior Internal Auditor
Department: Accounting
Status: Regular Full Time Exempt
Position Value Proposition
The Internal Audit Associate will play a key role in the execution and completion of the annual SOX audit plan. They will assist with the testing and documentation of the Company's SOX 404 program and provide independent assurance that internal controls over financial reporting have been properly designed and are operating effectively across one or more of the Company's subsidiaries. The Internal Audit Associate will be expected to build and maintain relationships with individuals at all levels of the Company who are involved in the SOX key processes. They will work strategically with the Senior Auditor to investigate control deficiencies identified and, when necessary, work with management on the remediation of deficiencies.
Accountabilities & Deliverables
• Support activities related to compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Establish and maintain effective business relationships and build partnerships with audited areas to ensure mutual understanding of risks, audit scope, procedures, and reporting progress.
• Conduct annual walkthroughs of controls with management and the external auditor and make conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the design and implementation of controls.
• Generating reports from various systems (AX, MetaSource, PowerBI, BNA, LeaseQuery, Sage, Sage Paperless, and more) as well as requesting reports from control owners where direct access is not possible.
• Sampling from reports received and pulling applicable supporting information from systems the department has direct access to. Requesting support from control owners.
• Complete control testing of low and medium risk controls and form conclusions regarding the effectiveness of the operation of these controls and ensure compliance with corporate and regulatory guidelines.
• Help identify process deficiencies and improvements, and reports test results to management.
• Responsible for analyzing data obtained for evidence of deficiencies in controls, duplication of effort, segregation of duties, fraud, or lack of compliance with laws, government regulations, and management policies or procedures.
• Remain apprised of changes to the business environment and their impact on the controls in place, examining each key process area for gaps in controls or duplicative controls as a result of changes to the business environment.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required by management.
Required qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities) to perform essential functions of this position:
• Core Competencies:
• Approachability- Is easy to approach and talk to; spends the extra effort to put others at ease; can be warm, pleasant, and gracious; is sensitive to and patient with the interpersonal anxieties of others; builds rapport well; is a good listener; is an early knower, getting informal and incomplete information in time to do something about it.
• Customer Focus Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Dealing with Ambiguity Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; doesn't have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty.
• Functional Technical Skills Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Integrity and Trust Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidence; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Listening - Practices attentive and active listening; has the patience to hear people out; can accurately restate the opinions of others even when he/she disagrees.
• Problem Solving Uses rigorous logic and methods to solve difficult problems with effective solutions; probes all fruitful sources for answers; can see hidden problems; is excellent at honest analysis; looks beyond the obvious and doesn't stop at the first answers.
• Process Management Good at figuring out the processes necessary to get things done; knows how to organize activities; understands how to separate and combine tasks into efficient workflow; knows what to measure and how to measure it; can see opportunities for synergy and integration where others can't; can simplify complex processes; gets more out of fewer resources.
• Written Communication Is able to write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings and styles; can get messages across that have the desired effect.
• Education/Training
• Bachelor's degree in accounting from an accredited college or university.
• CPA, a plus.
• Work Experience
• 2-3 years of experience in public accounting.
• Experienced in working with publicly traded companies and compliance testing.
• Specialized Knowledge
As outlined in the Core Competencies, an individual must have thorough knowledge and an advanced understanding of each competency outlined above in order to carry out the essential functions of this position. Specialized Knowledge is also required in the following areas:
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX.
• Understanding of SEC reporting requirements
• Working understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Workiva Wdesk experience a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in using Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic environment where deadlines are essential.
• Software & Technology
Position will require the frequent use and knowledge of MS Windows 7 and/or MS Windows 10, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and Workiva Wdesk. This position also requires limited use and knowledge of Sage CRE 300, AX Dynamics, Bloomberg Fixed Assets, among other software utilized by the company .
• Work Environment
Position requires as many hours needed to fulfill the daily and weekly obligations required to carry out the functions. Working long days may be required for this position - specifically for audit reporting period. This position is indoors in a climate-controlled office. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request for those who have disabilities that qualify under the American with Disabilities Act.
DBM Global Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer with an Affirmative Action Plan.
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