Internal Auditor - Mumbai, India - Russell Investments

Description

The Internal Auditor assists with planning and performance of audits and consulting engagements in accordance with department and professional standards.

We are looking for a professional with strong Sarbanes Oxley knowledge and compliance experience; proficiency with accounting and financial reporting controls; and comprehension of internal auditing standards and GAAP. The Senior Internal Auditor is part of the Global Internal Audit Team.

Years of Experience

1-2 years of demonstrated work experience in public accounting (preferably the Big Four) or a combination of public accounting and other experience that includes progressive and diversified private industry experience in audit, compliance, risk, operational, or financial role.

Qualifications

• Professional certification (i.e. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent)

• Strong understanding of financial services or investment management industry

• Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing practices, procedures, and principles

Special Requirements

Potential for occasional weekend support.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform audits, reviews, special projects, and consulting engagements to ensure they are conducted in accordance with department and professional standards and are completed on a timely basis.
• Develop and execute audit programs (identify relevant risks, controls and produce testing steps) for compliance and operational reviews and audits.
• Conduct tests of details for audits.
• Monitor open audit issues and perform procedures in accordance with department standards to close audit issues.
• Track and report on engagement progress, contributing to committee and board reporting.
• Contribute to departmental processes such as audit methodology, policies, procedures and making revisions and improvements when appropriate.

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Business, Finance or related discipline.
• Experience with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) documentation, developing/executing test plans, and evaluating results.
• Proficient at applying risk-based auditing standards, practices, techniques and processes to the performance and review of audits.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality, effective time management.
• Proactive and innovative, with an open and collegial work style with ability to listen and integrate ideas from diverse views, create partnerships and collaborate with others.
• Highly organized individual, with attention to detail and grasp of the big picture.
• Logical and persuasive, with ability to influence with diplomacy and tact.

Core Values

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication and collaboration skills with all levels of management
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines,
• Demonstrated proactive approach to problem-solving with strong judgment and decision-making capability.
• Highly resourceful and collaborative team-player, with the ability to also be independently effective and exude initiative and a sense of urgency.
• Exemplifies our customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture.
• Forward looking thinker, who actively seeks opportunities, has a desire for continuous learning, and proposes solutions.
• Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality.
• Dedicated to the firm's values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor.