Job Description & Summary

We are among the leading professional services networks in the world. We help organizations and individuals create the value they’re looking for, by delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services.

A career within Internal Audit services will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organization’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organizations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviors to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organization.

As a Senior Associate you will have a key role on internal audit assignments and other risk assurance projects. You will be reporting directly to a Manager/Senior Manager and ultimately to a Director/Partner within the Risk Assurance practice. As a result, this role will provide you with an excellent opportunity to develop your personal and technical skills.

Main responsibilities:

Joining as a Senior Associate, you can expect to be involved in a variety of interesting and challenging work tasks:

• Participate in internal audit and internal controls projects covering the design and operating effectiveness of business processes or IT controls.

• Participate in compliance and operational processes projects.

• Prepare process flows / narratives and risk & control matrices.

• Identify process gaps and accordingly provide recommendations in areas requiring improvement based on the client's business process and industry practice.

• Conduct (and review, if needed) tests of design and operating effectiveness, and suggest controls to improve the client’s control framework.

• Document testing workpapers as per the defined standards and quality benchmark.

• Meet quality guidelines within the established turnaround time (or allotted budget) for assigned requests.

• Monitor project progress, manage multiple assignments/ related project teams, if needed.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and established clients.

• Work as part of a team, liaising with both client and other specialist staff in the practice to provide high quality client services.

• Provide an on-site coordination role for clients including coaching and coordinating the work of junior staff.

• Supervise teams and report directly to senior staff.

Requirements:

• University degree in Finance or Economics

• Experience in financial audit, internal audit or consultancy services

• CIA, CISA, ACCA or other similar certifications - qualified or in progress

• Strong English language skills

• Effective verbal and written communications

• Well-developed listening and questioning techniques, supported by strong analytical skills and organizational abilities

• Ability to work independently under general supervision or as a part of a team.

• Detail-oriented

• Comfortable working on multiple projects simultaneously

Desired Skills and Experience:

Auditing, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Finance, External Audit, Internal Audit, Financial Statements, Financial Audits, Assurance, Financial Services, IT Audit, SOX, Sound understanding of key business processes such as PTP, OTC, Inventory, Payroll, Fixed Assets, etc. and the Risks and Controls associated with the process.

What We offer: 

• Interesting career development options and challenging assignments for top Bulgarian and international clients

• Full CIA certification support

• International mobility and short-term projects abroad

• A professional and team-oriented work environment

• Professional development and training opportunities in Bulgaria and abroad

• Industry leading technologies and methodology

• Great colleagues to work with

• Central office location

• Competitive remuneration and employee benefit programme

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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