Inner Circle Search

A Top Investment Management firm in the Los Angeles area seeks an internal auditor. Individual will be responsible for providing support to the Director of Internal Audit.  Work involves leading or conducting performance, financial, and compliance audit projects, providing consulting services to the organization’s management and staff and providing key input to development of the annual audit plan.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in identifying  and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and providing input to the development of the annual audit plan;
• Performing audit procedures, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, conducting testing,  reviewing and analyzing evidence and documenting client processes and procedures;
• Conducting interviews, reviewing documents, developing and administering surveys, composing summary memos and preparing working papers;
• Identifying, developing and documenting audit issues and recommendations using independent judgment concerning areas being reviewed;
• Communicating the results of audit projects via written reports and verbal presentations to management;
• Developing and maintaining productive relationships through individual contacts and meetings;
• Pursuing professional development opportunities via professional associations and internal/external training;
• Performing various other tasks and projects as required.
• 3-5 years audit experience, experience on SAS 70 engagements and SOX compliance strongly preferred;
• Ability to apply internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices;
• Proven capability in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions;
• Track record in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting deadlines;
• Strong skills in resolving problems and negotiating issues;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, Outlook and other business software to prepare reports, memos and summaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degrees in accounting required.  A CPA or CIA is preferred.
• 3-5 years audit experience, experience on SAS 70 engagements and SOX compliance strongly preferred;
• Ability to apply internal auditing and accounting principles and practices, management principles and preferred business practices;
• Proven capability in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems and drawing logical conclusions;
• Track record in planning and project management and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting deadlines;
• Strong skills in resolving problems and negotiating issues;
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including, Word, Excel, Outlook and other business software to prepare reports, memos and summaries.