Internal Audit & Risk Consulting Manager

at  Morrison Morrison

DESCRIPTION

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with nearly 4,000 employees and more than 350 partners across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today, and position them for success tomorrow.
Our clients are enterprises as diverse as sophisticated financial institutions and start-ups, global public firms and middle-market companies, as well as high net worth individuals, family offices, not-for-profit organizations, and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers and investors who serve these clients.
Our reach extends globally, with offices in the United Kingdom, Israel, India, the Cayman Islands, Singapore, and Ireland.
The Internal Audit & Risk Consulting Manager is responsible for the management of full-cycle internal audit engagements, including overseeing and conducting research & client assessments, as well as preparing, completing, and ensuring the accuracy and compliance of client engagements to meet the Firm’s strategic goals and initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an approved related field is required.
• One or more of the following certifications is required: CIA, CISA, CPA, or JD.
• 5+ years of experience in the field of Internal Audit, Risk Compliance or Regulatory Compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degrees and Certifications may be used to supplement for years of experience.
• Prior internal audit experience in a consulting environment preferred.
• 3+ years management experience is preferred
• Demonstrates critical thinking and project management skill capabilities.
• Knowledge of organizational and business functions to allow for completion of assigned Internal Audit tasks.
• Knowledge and understanding of key business risk and related internal controls.
• High degree of professionalism and maintain the highest level of confidentiality.
• Able to perform effectively, efficiently, and with quality under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills in business and technical environments. Professionally and appropriately communicate with a diverse group of individuals.
• Able to work in a highly organized manner within a fast-paced, innovative, and continuously changing environment.
• Computer literate with the capability of performing at an intermediate or advanced level with respect to the Microsoft Office Suite of products or similar software applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the audit team through all phases of strategic planning, work planning, mobilization, execution, and closeout consistent with established program delivery processes to meet the scope, schedule, budget and other contract requirements of Internal Audit engagements.
• Provides effective and timely engagement oversight, timely and accurate communications with Seniors and Staff as well as Associate Directors and Directors; timely and accurate identification of technical issues, staff performance and/or issues or concerns, client communications regarding open items, and other similar items.
• Utilizes staff in an efficient and effective manner to meet productivity and realization goals.
• Completes staff evaluations after large or multiple engagements.
• Performs comprehensive risk assessments and adjusts work plans based on the results of the assessments.
• Communicates results to appropriate leadership, including the preparation of audit reports that provide audit results to clients/management in a clear, concise and substantive manner.
• Monitors workload to meet billable hour expectations and performs timely reviews of work products prior to submission to Director/Associate/Manager for further review.
• Documents procedures performed, findings and/or other issues, and drafts/compiles work papers, reports and client correspondence exhibiting effective writing skills.
• Serves as one of the firm’s prime contacts with clients and prospects. Builds and maintains trusted relationships with diverse group of clients, team members, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Provides leadership and facilitates collaboration amongst team members and clients.
• Serves as a leader in the practice internally and externally, and effectively takes advantage of leadership opportunities.
• Maintains the required CPE for firm and licensing standards.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Provides courteous and prompt service to all internal and external parties. Prioritizes and addresses requests and assignments in a professional and cooperative manner.
• Identifies opportunities and recommends methods to improve service, and work processes. Assists in the implementation of quality improvement initiatives.
• May assist co-workers in the completion of tasks and assignments to ensure continuity of service and demonstrating team work skills. Actively supports teamwork throughout the organization.
• Perform other services as assigned.