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Governance, Risk, and Compliance Associate

Weaver · Houston, TX · 1 wk ago
FinanceFull-time

About the role

Weaver’s Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) practice is looking for an Associate to join their growing team. The GRC Associate is responsible for execution of audit procedures and completion of engagement objectives. They will take ownership of small projects under the supervision of more experienced team members, while documenting and issuing reports. The GRC Associate is curious, enthusiastic, and demonstrates a willingness to learn on a continual basis. The ideal candidate will have the ability to establish trust with the client, and maintain good working relationships and communication with client personnel and teammates.

The Associate will begin to develop an understanding of technical accounting literature within the GAAP and SEC hierarchies and is able to research issues and provide management with updates. They will learn and execute documentation in assigned areas using the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations (COSO) internal control framework; and begin to demonstrate a familiarity with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards and the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF). The ideal candidate is deadline oriented, has strong interpersonal skills, and maintains professionalism.

Responsibilities

  • Execute audit procedures and complete engagement objectives
  • Take ownership of small projects under supervision
  • Document and issue reports
  • Establish trust and maintain working relationships with client personnel and teammates
  • Research technical accounting literature within GAAP and SEC hierarchies
  • Provide management with updates on issues
  • Learn and execute documentation using the COSO internal control framework
  • Develop familiarity with IIA standards and IPPF

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 0-2+ years of public accounting experience and/or industry experience (internal audit and/or staff accountant responsibilities)
  • Basic understanding of GAAP, GAAS, and IIA standards
  • Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fluid working environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • CPA, CPA candidate, CIA, or CIA candidate (CPA preferred)

Benefits

  • Four weeks of paid time off per year
  • Competitive health benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance)
  • 401(k) plan
  • Flexible scheduled time off (STO)
  • Minimum of 56 hours of sick and safe leave
  • 11 holidays and 2 scheduled recharge days
  • In-house CPE and learning opportunities through internal Learning & Development department
  • Multi-faceted internal learning program including technical improvement, practice development, management/leadership training, and whole-life growth

Weaver cultivates a safe and inclusive work environment that celebrates each individual’s unique qualities through visibility, progression, advocacy, and support.

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