Audit Executive Job Description
Audit executive
provides sarbanes-Oxley Act, Section 404, operational and compliance audit testing and documentation to the company's independent registered public accounting firm.
Audit Executive Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Ensure new or modified products (projects or process changes) are fully reviewed with key risks and mitigates appropriately identified
Partner with business management and other control groups
Update information on internal systems, department holidays, maintaining personal employee information and any ad-hoc requests
Raising EURC Technology, facility requests and using various other technology based systems Passport
Establish and maintain effective, constructive, professional relationships within the division and with the businesses, including senior management
Assist with conducting assessments on the quality and effectiveness of the internal control framework, risk management and governance systems
Assist with providing risk assessments of joint ventures, significant contracts and policies, critical projects and system developments
Work closely with the broader Risk Management team and executives in contributing to the continuous improvement of the risk management framework
Provide superior administrative support to the VPs, demonstrating high initiative and proactive behaviour in all aspects of the role
Maintain the executive’s calendars, ensuring accuracy and judgment in scheduling, prudent screening, referral of calls and appointment requests, including answering internal and external client concerns
Audit Executive Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Audit Executive
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: CPA, CIA, CISA, CRCM, TDS, PMP, MOS, ISA
Education for Audit Executive
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Employers hiring for the audit executive job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, Business/Administration, Education, Management, Information Systems, MBA, Technology
Skills for Audit Executive
Desired skills for audit executive include:
Broad range of banking activities
Products
Project planning and project management methods and tools
Services
Auditing
Accounting and Sarbanes Oxley Act compliance and related rules and regulations
Application
COBIT
COSO
Database
Desired experience for audit executive includes:
Proven ability to build relationships with colleagues, team player with high integrity
Multi task player
Effectively build relationship with assistants outside of Japan
Strong understanding of technology processes
Ability to work independently part of the team to ensure that the needs of the group are always met and that adequate assistant coverage is provided to the group
Use of IFRS or UK GAAP frameworks
Audit Executive Examples
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Audit Executive Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of audit executive. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for audit executive
- Coordinate information gathering for presentations and/or assist in preparing presentation materials (OC & other committees, group meetings)
- Preparation of all meeting documentation for VPs by Day/Week/Month, as required
- Prepare all letters, memos, presentations, reports, as required by VPs
- Where requested, with access to the VPs e-mail, review incoming e-mails/correspondence, respond proactively where applicable, scheduling, prioritizing and bringing action items to the executive’s attention proactively
- Arrange and co-ordinate meetings for VPs directly with other Management, produce and prepare correspondence and preparation materials for VPs and other Management
- Ensure VPs’ Senior Management Team and group meetings needs are proactively identified, scheduled and supported as required - information/documents, set up, facilities arrangements, minutes
- Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for all business trips and conferences, providing the necessary support for travel documents, itineraries
- Completion of accurate and timely expense reports for the VPs
- Execution of high quality correspondence, document and reports, giving attention to detail
- Support Audit Report distribution processes as required, giving attention to detail and working collaboratively with others within IAS to support deliverables on a timely basis
Qualifications for audit executive
- Experience of successfully managing complex regional and global audit projects, managing multiple audits concurrently
- Where requested, facilitate the timely execution of operational processes aligned with the completion of the annual audit plan and quarterly audit reporting
- Within established guidelines, communicate via email and telephone to both internal staff and clients on behalf of the VPs
- Provide back up and support for other Executive Assistants with IAS, as required
- 5 years+ previous experience as an Administrative Assistant at a senior level
- Fully proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Visio)
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an audit executive. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for audit executive
- Manage preparation of regional monthly reporting in conjunction with Professional Practices
- Lead coordination of responses to regulatory requests in the region
- Support the quality assurance program execution as needed
- Completion of GAAP compliance reviews of statutory accounts
- Agreement of information included within the accounts to supporting documentation provided by audit engagement teams
- Working collaboratively with other team members other business units
- Copy typing and production of Financial statements, quality reports and proposal documents involving formatting, creating graphs and diagrams from scratch while adhering to brand
- Organising events and managing budgets accordingly including client entertainment, staff and Partner social events and social committee proceedings
- Partner with Asia and Global stakeholders to gain and maintain in-depth understanding of the risk and control environment across the region
- Work closely with Asia and Global technology audit leaders to ensure a comprehensive risk based coverage of key Technology controls across our Global Service Center the Revenue business in India
Qualifications for audit executive
- Proven experience in delivering external audit and assurance engagements across the Energy Industry, but we would consider people from other backgrounds
- A qualified accountant, banker or equivalent
- 5+ years of experience providing administrative support to senior executives while working in a corporate environment
- Proficiency with desktop publishing required
- Committed to acquiring qualifications, gaining new experience and updating skills
- Outstanding leadership, influencing and communications skills as this person will be working with senior leaders across various LOBs, disciplines and support organizations
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of audit executive. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for audit executive
- Serve as Audit representative on key location initiatives that arise within the Technology organization, and participate in ad hoc Technology Audit special projects
- Work closely with global Data Analytics lead to build out the DA functions in India
- Support tools used to manage key compliance and audit initiatives
- Provide administrative support for the Internal Audit team
- Professionally and effectively communicate with a variety of audiences, including internal and external stakeholders
- Recognize and resolve office and departmental needs in a courteous and professional manner
- Manage multiple priorities and handle financial and confidential matters with integrity and diplomacy
- Team meeting scheduling and setup
- Assist with payment vendor invoices
- Coordinate travel and meeting schedules, as requested
Qualifications for audit executive
- High level of technical and analytical capabilities, skilled at decision-making under uncertainty combined with a common sense approach
- Demonstrated risk identification, assessment and root cause analysis skills
- Working knowledge of regulatory standards, guidelines and industry best
- At least 5 years experience in regulatory standards, guidelines and industry best practices
- At least 5 years experience in cyber security risk management
- At least 5 years experience dealing directly with regulators and regulatory exams or audits
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for an audit executive. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for audit executive
- Book frequent travel on behalf of executives or team members
- Prepare and manage frequent expense reports and reconciliations
- Create, modify and format documents electronically including letters, memos, trip reports, itineraries, status reports, presentations (PowerPoint), spreadsheets (Excel), and other related documents (may be of a highly confidential/critical nature)
- Proofread, copy, scan, file, and track a variety of business documents
- Assist as needed with the coordination of high-profile meetings and assist in the implementation of special events including creating and managing multifaceted invitation lists, reconciliation of responses, scheduling, agenda creation, logistics and catering
- Manage highly confidential business matters and files
- Make appropriate, informed decisions regarding executives available time
- Screen incoming calls, correspondence, interoffice materials
- Coordinate and manage meetings, events, space plans, off sites, and take meeting minutes
- Track and follow up on various action items to ensure schedules and due dates are met
Qualifications for audit executive
- Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of UK accounting frameworks
- Preferably fully qualified ACA or ACCA, however those with significant relevant experience will be considered
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and an ability to learn new packages quickly
- An ability to lead, develop and mentor a team
- Able to display initiative, proactivity, professionalism and confidence
- Articulate and able to demonstrate discretion
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Our growing company is looking to fill the role of audit executive. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for audit executive
- Mailbox management for team members as required
- Organisation of travel arrangements and itineraries
- Events management and involvement in ad hoc projects supporting our business development manager
- Creating documents, spreadsheets and presentations from written notes using firm wide templates and ensuring these are brand compliant
- Answering telephone calls in a professional manner, dealing with queries appropriately including where appropriate delegating to the relevant team member ensuring detailed, concise information is passed to the relevant personnel
- Assist EA team with all necessary duties
- Maintain and update financial and other relevant information, through the use of spreadsheets, systems databases in order to ensure data is accurate and easily accessible
- Maintain office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level
- Providing Executive Assistant support to Global Head of Internal Audit
- Diary management for Head of Internal Audit ANZ
Qualifications for audit executive
- Strong knowledge of internal audit processes, techniques and treads
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business, or related disciplines
- Previous accounting and/or external audit experience
- Ability to prioritise workload and work under pressure with a flexible approach
- A good understanding of UK accounting frameworks
- Part qualified ACA or ACCA, however those without qualifications, but have significant relevant experience will be considered