Lead Specialist - Audit

Introduction


Overview

• We are seeking an audit professional to work with us to develop and deliver a disciplined approach to evaluating and improving the effectiveness of the company’s control, governance, and risk management processes.
• The role will report results to senior management.
• The Lead Specialist / Assistant Manager will participate in audit planning, fieldwork testing, and reporting of allocated assignments.
• Responsibilities will include designing the required tests for execution.
• The role will also involve performing detailed testing and vetting potential findings with key business liaisons.
• Additional duties include drafting reports and following up on issues and agreed action plans.
• The Internal Audit Senior will have an opportunity to learn about all of our divisions.
• There will be frequent exposure to senior management within the company.
• There may also be an opportunity for international travel.

How you'll make an impact

Resposibilities:

• Conduct risk-based audits. This includes supporting the Audit Manager in the timely delivery of each audit assignment including, but not limited to, scoping the assignment, detailed testing of the scope area, agreeing findings and escalating where required.
• Document the results of audit work in accordance with the internal requirements and IIA standards.
• On occasion, perform work paper reviews and coaching of more junior members of the team on allocated audit assignments.
• Drafting finding (s) for the audit report, and on occasion draft the full audit report.
• Need to participate in Functional initiatives including workshops, trainings, etc.

• Work experience in Internal audit, Risk based assessments, Internal controls/compliance and US GAAP
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word and Power BI
• Basic understanding of professional audit standards, COSO, Sarbanes- Oxley and risk assessment practices.
• Good interpersonal skills, including listening, verbal, written and presentation communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholder.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

About you

• Qualifications:
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university, preferably in accounting, finance or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years work experience in public accounting, internal audit, or directly applicable experience.
• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience required.
• Solid staff development/supervisory experience essential.
• Clear understanding of internal auditing standards, COSO and risk assessment practices.
• Expertise in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Travel expectation up to 7%, with potential for international travel.

Preferred:

• Professional certification preferred (CPA or CIA).

Behaviors:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Strong organization skills.
• Ability to execute work with no established process or precedent.
• Ability to adhere to budget goals and meet deadlines.
• Maintain knowledge of current accounting and auditing practices through continuing professional education.
• Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
• Deliver work assignments on a timely basis.
• Ability to translate short-term department goals into team and individual performance goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.

Additional Information

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being 
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning 
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership 
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact 

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)