Working with Audit Manager/Audit Portfolio Manager (APM), the Senior Auditor will help plan & effectively complete assigned accountabilities, supporting the completion of process focused, risk-based audits. As a member of the Internal Audit Services (IAS) team, complete (or in the case of more complex audits, assist in the completion of) risk-based, business process focused audit assignments with the goal of improving the overall risk/control environment of CTC.
• Assess and report on both the adequacy and effectiveness of those internal controls that aim to manage risk. In so doing, identify weaknesses and recognize opportunities for control enhancements.
• Provide direct assistance to Audit Manager/APM in planning, execution and reporting of the assigned engagements.
• Complete audit engagements, projects, or multiple sections of the audit program.
• Identify, document, and assess key business process related risks and controls.
• Assess key controls in terms of both adequacy of design and effectiveness of operation.
• Report risk / control gaps in the process that may impact a business from achieving its objectives.
• Support Management by identifying through audits completed, cost recoveries and savings opportunities.
Specific accountabilities pertaining to the phases of the audit are as follows:
Planning / Execution Stages
· Assist in developing detailed audit plans / programs and manage assigned fieldwork to ensure alignment.
· Assist in assessing risks and adequacy of internal controls for business processes, and document in flowcharts.
· Apply data mining approach to validate control assertions. Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the development and execution of data mining and analysis techniques is required.
· Complete sufficient testing of processes/key controls/assertions in an effective and efficient manner.
· Ensure that the audit documentation on each assignment meet division’s and IIA Standards.
· Communicate non-compliance related issues to senior member of audit team for discussion with clients.
· Assist more senior members of audit team in obtaining agreement for corrective action plans from client management including completion dates. Perform follow-up if requested.
· Provide assistance as required, to external auditors in conducting audits.
· Maintain and develop current and professional knowledge to enhance and complement work skill set.
· As requested, help support the completion of draft audit reports.