Internal Audit Associate 1

As the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose at RSM is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional team members are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience, allowing us to be compelling to our clients. At RSM, you will find an inspiring and empowering environment that nurtures both personal and professional growth. We believe that there is no one like you, and that is why there is nowhere like RSM. The Office of Risk Management (ORM) plays a crucial role in supporting the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM US risk. As an Internal Audit Associate, you will be responsible for assisting in monitoring compliance with firm policies and industry regulations across all business functions, including ORM, line of business (LOB), and key department processes and control activities. This role involves supporting various aspects of the internal audit process, such as planning, fieldwork, and reporting. Collaboration with other members of the Internal Audit team, ORM, LOB, and key departments is essential for achieving these responsibilities. It is important to note that this role does not involve client-facing responsibilities. **Essential Duties:** - Develop an understanding of the RSM internal audit approach and tools. - Assist in internal audit efforts by monitoring business functions for compliance with key control activities, communicating results, sending deficiency notices, and performing routine and ad-hoc monitoring activities. - Conduct interviews with process owners to understand functions, process flows, standard operating procedures, and risk and control matrices. - Assist in organizing Internal Audit working files, documenting monitoring efforts, and ensuring compliance with email and document retention policies. - Collaborate on various projects with Internal Audit or other ORM teams, including emerging risks, data abstraction, reporting, and research tasks. - Perform other duties as assigned. **Education/Certifications:** - Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is required. **Technical/Soft Skills:** - Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) is required. - Ability to learn audit tools for documentation and workflow management is required. - Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to ask high-value questions are required. - Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to diverse audiences are required. - Ability to maintain confidentiality, develop professional contacts, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures are required. **Experience:** - 1-3 years of experience in internal audit, compliance, or control testing is preferred. - Previous experience in the professional services industry is preferred. - Experience with SOX/IFC Reviews, ISO, or COSO knowledge is preferred. **Leadership Skills:** - Passion, enthusiasm, and proactiveness. - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects. - Identify and implement process improvements. - Work independently and collaboratively within a team. - Exhibit a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement. - Openness to workday flexibility, agility, and leveraging new tools. RSM offers a competitive benefits and compensation package, providing flexibility in your schedule to balance life's demands while serving clients. For more information on our total rewards, visit our website. Accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request during the recruitment process. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us at careers@rsmus.com.,