Associate Auditor (Hybrid - Chicago, IL)

Our Customer is a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles with operations in North America, Europe, and Taiwan. They offer their customers a broad range of replacement systems, components, equipment, and parts to repair and accessorize automobiles, trucks, and recreational and performance vehicles.

We are seeking a Associate Auditor to help support our Customer's business needs. this is a Hybrid role at Chicago, IL (2 days onsite)

Essential Job Duties

• Assist the engagement Lead or Manager in the successful and timely completion of engagement deliverables, from planning to reporting in line with the internal process and international standards.
• Manage personal delivery of allocated activities and test procedures, including testing and documenting controls, creating surveys, updating audit software, interviewing, observing and documenting processes.
• Undertake audit testing with business colleagues at all levels.
• Manipulate, analyze and interpret disparate or large-volume data to extract insight (data analytics).
• Complete all assigned audit areas and develop high-quality required supporting work papers in a timely manner.
• Ensure observations of irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by the inclusion of relevant evidence and corroborated documentation information.
• Participate in the preparation of accurate and factual reporting deliverables, such as weekly status reports, audit reports drafting initial audit observations and corrective actions clearly and concisely.
• Follow up on the implementation agreed recommendations and conduct periodic testing of the embeddedness and operating effectiveness of the actions taken to address internal audit observations and findings.
• Commitment to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) through membership of the Institute of Internal
• Auditors or one of its affiliate bodies (i.e., The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors).
• Complete administrative tasks, such as audit repository and tools maintenance, weekly timesheet, travel arrangements, T&E reports, IDP (Individual Development Program), and performance evaluation, in a timely manner.
• From time to time, participate in internal and/or special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by CA Management.
• Develop a positive working relationship with audit team members, stakeholders, and throughout the organization.
• Assist the Quality Assurance Manager/Team in maintaining a Quality Assurance and Improvement Program and ensure compliance with the International standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting, business or finance.
• 1+ years of related experience in Accounting or Finance.
• 1+ years of Audit experience in public accounting and internal auditing in international groups.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial software.
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• Qualified, working towards or able to commit to achieving CPA, ACA, ACCA, CIA, CFA, CISA (IT Audit) or equivalent.
• Second language preferred: Spanish, French (Canadian or France), German, Czech, Italian, Polish, Dutch.
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc.
• Basic messages communicated orally. May write brief messages and keep simple records. May explain and offer guidance on routine procedures.
• Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures.
• Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area.
• Results are defined and existing practices are used as guidelines for how to complete work activities; works closely with supervisor/manager who provides broad guidance and overall direction.
• Prioritize assigned and routine tasks. Handle appropriately.
• No additional competencies required.
• Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment
• Work is primarily sedentary: must be able to sit for extended periods and use a computer, keyboard, and mouse, frequently.
• Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements).
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Assist Corporate Audit management with the completion of audit activities relating to Assurance (Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance) and Consultancy engagements, internal and special projects, as assigned in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan.
• Perform basic reviews and assist with the follow-up of agreed management actions.
• Work principally with a team under senior colleagues’ supervision, but occasionally may work individually.