Internal Auditor

The Role: Internal Auditor

The Team: OSTTRA is a leader in Post Trade for the Capital Markets within the financial services industry. You will be a part of the Internal Audit team of OSTTRA to perform required and necessary audits for the OSTTRA group of companies. The internal audit function will establish, implement and maintain an annual audit plan to examine and evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the systems, internal control mechanisms and arrangements within OSTTRA. The internal audit function is separate and independent of management and of the operations to be audited.

The Impact: As an individual contributor, you work closely with the Audit Director and Senior Management. You will gain an understanding of processes and key controls, identify control gaps and assess risks, build strong ties with the business, and assist in assessing the overall internal control environment.

Whats in it for you: This role is a part of the Internal Audit Team that will perform internal audits for the company based on regulatory requirements and risk assessments.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Audit Director with various auditing activities for the Audit department. Conduct audits, perform thorough testing, and assess the control environment in alignment to The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) International Standards for the Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), which includes the Global Internal Audit Standards (Standards) and Global Guidance of Internal Auditing.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of internal controls addressing business and operational risks.
• Reviews and performs audit work; compiles and maintains workpapers and audit evidence.
• Summarises audit findings in written and verbal form; prepares reports for management.
• Documents and analyses information for Audit management review.
• Coordinate with management on action plans to ensure their timely implementation and completion to address the root cause.
• Effectively lead discussions throughout all phases of the audit process (planning, fieldwork and reporting)
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with business unit management.
• Work closely with your manager to support audit engagements and other projects.
• Manage time and workload efficiently to meet objectives and deadlines set by your manager.

What Were Looking For:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Has knowledge of audit principles through experience or education
• Evaluates functions and activities to determine the nature of operations
• Problem Solving - Uses audit procedures, expertise, and precedents to solve problems. Excellent, analytical, problem solving, communication, and prioritisation skills
• Interactions - Works within own team and with assigned business line, peers and stakeholders
• Involvement in formulating internal audit plans
• Involvement in managing audit timelines
• Self-motivated, ambitious, and goal-oriented person
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Accounting
• Fully proficient with Google applications
• Fluent in English

Minimum Preferred Experience:

• 18 months+ of audit experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent job-related experience
• In the process of attaining professional certification (CIA, CPA, or non-US equivalent) or already having
• Excellent project management skills, which include task identification, project planning,and proficiency with tools required to pull project together
• Experience with integrated audits, electronic work papers and standard productivity tools