Internal Audit Specialist

*Internal Audit Specialist: *

Our client is seeking an Internal Audit Specialist to join their multinational business based here in Cork. This position reports into the International Internal Audit Manager and has primary responsibility for performing operational and systems audits, ethics and compliance investigations, business process and system implementation reviews as well as special projects.

*Responsibilities: *

· Perform interviews of key stakeholders and analysis of planning documents to prepare the planning memo and audit work program.

· Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls, and related regulatory and compliance standards.

· Perform internal audit assurance activities, internal audits over financial, operational, compliance, and IT systems, including fieldwork procedures to meet audit objectives of the internal audit plan.

· Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications and seek to understand the broader impact of current decisions.

· Document procedures performed, basis of conclusions and recommendations logically, concisely, and timely, while applying internal audit standards in accordance with the Institute of Internal Auditors.

· Develop and maintain consistent work papers that clearly and concisely document achievement of audit objectives including audit summary memorandum, sample methodology, test work procedures, conclusions, recommendations, and management's response.

· Drafts written summary of audit findings and recommendations and communicate audit results to local management. In certain cases, may be required to assist in drafting the formal audit report.

· Assist in SOX process documentation and risk assessments. Perform design and operations effectiveness testing of entity and cycle level SOX key controls.

· Assist in various special projects requiring analytical and risk assessment competencies. Ability to work with company personnel in various levels and functional areas of the organization.

· Coordinate and drive activities with external auditors to support external attest, audit, and review procedures.

· Exercise professional skepticism, sound judgement and integrity.

· Be able to assist and address concerns of control owners in matters relating to testing or audit projects assigned. Serve as adviser on ad hoc questions or inquiries from management.

· Participate in meetings and activities supporting changes and updates to the Company's financial and information systems controls.

· Build and nurture positive working relationships within the organisation as well as with external auditors by providing high quality deliverables and communication

*Requirements: *

· French language skills, written and verbal, are a distinct advantage

· Ability to work well both independently as a self-starter, and in a team environment as a team player.

· Ability to work in an ambiguous, fast paced environment, as well as adapt to organizational change.

· Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills

· Proficiency with presentation, spreadsheet, and word processing applications

· Strong organization skills including ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.

· Ability to collaborate and develop strong cross functional relationships across the organization including a partnership mindset that views internal audit as a business partner to the wider organization.

· This is a typical office job, with no special physical requirements or unusual work environment.

*Education and/or Experience: *

· Bachelor's degree in accounting or Finance

· Qualified Accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, CIA or similar designation

· 3-5 years PQE preferred.

· Experience in audit, accounting, and/or finance with prior internal or external audit experience a plus

*Apply Now! *

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: €60,000.00-€65,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday

Work remotely:
* Temporarily due to COVID-19