Controls Assurance Auditor

The Controls Assurance Auditor will support in the scoping, planning, creation and execution of testing of internal controls over financial reporting ("ICFR") based on the assessment approach to assess the design and operating effectiveness. In addition, this role will involve coordination of test schedule and procedures with the control owners and internal as well as external auditors, as needed. The Controls Assurance Auditor will conduct walkthrough meetings with control owners, execute the entire testing cycle through fieldwork and reporting of the assigned audit areas. The Auditor will perform the assigned test plan consistently with the guidance received and based on the feedback received by the manager during the engagement. The Auditor will also communicate the status and results of ICFR testing procedures to the control owners and will support the team in the communication to other various stakeholders including management and external auditors.Additional responsibilities include:Assist with overall scoping and planning procedures for the assessment cycleEffectively contribute to process improvement initiatives across the organizationSupport the development of the audit plan and testing approachExecute test plans, procedures and processes of business areas' test programs against the testing standardsCreate accurate, logical and detailed work papers clearly describing the work performed, results of testing and conclusions reachedValidate accuracy and alignment of relevant ICFR documentation (i.e.: control descriptions, risk/control matrices, mapping of controls to financial statement assertions, etc.)Create, maintain and revise internal control documentationMaintain a project plan, which ensures timely completion of ICFR testing in compliance with internal/external audit requirements and deadlinesProvide ongoing testing status updates to team Support the management of Governance, Risk and Compliance ("GRC") system maintenance and usageCoordinate test schedule and procedures with the external auditors and managementIdentify and escalate risk exposures to appropriate levels of managementPrepare deficiency language for issues identified during testing procedures and effectively communicate to control ownersWork with the manager in formal written reports to management summarizing audit resultsExecute special projects, as assignedWhat You'll Learn:Understand business processes from the initiation of activity through recording, the related controls and risksIdentify potential gaps in risks and controls within the control framework presenting potential exposure to managementConduct with different levels of management including interviews to perform testing, learn business processes, provide status updates and deliver issuesPerform testing over multiple business processes Writing skills to document processes and testing proceduresDocument deficiency language and appropriately communicating the issues to control ownersActive participation to the team assigned to the auditPresent testing status and communicate issues notedAssist in preparing reports and presentations to top management Build relationships with the control ownersWork with other testing teams from different countries to ensure consistency in testing and process documentationWhat This Role Will Prepare You For: Roles (including manager roles) within Group Controls Assurance, Internal Controls and Financial Reporting, Corporate Finance and Corporate AccountingBasic Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance3+ years of relevant work experience, preferably in consulting / audit companies (Big 4)Experience with SOX and internal controls over financial reportingFluency in EnglishGood knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, GRC technologies, and data analysis toolsExtensive experience working in a team-oriented and collaborative environment Preferred Qualifications:CPA, CA, CIA, CISA or other relevant local certificationsEffective written and verbal communication skills, including thorough work paper documentation techniquesAbility to interact with all levels of management and staffStrong leadership, organizational, multi-tasking, and prioritizing skillsAble to plan scheduled audit work and carry out work of a complex natureKnowledge of further languages (French, Italian, German, Spanish or Portuguese) in addition to the native one is an advantage

Created: 2026-04-02