Internal Audit Associate (Client Service)

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance, and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan, with 25 offices across the U.S. and abroad. Founded in 1932, the firm is the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is recognized among the 50 best-managed firms nationally.

About the role

As an Internal Audit (IA) Associate in the Financial Institutions Group (FIG), you will provide internal audit services to financial institution clients. You will identify and evaluate processes and risks to assess the design and effectiveness of internal controls, exercising independent judgment under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audit work with integrity, due professional care, and professional skepticism while maintaining objectivity and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Maintain confidentiality of audit information and use it only for authorized purposes; escalate any impairments to independence or objectivity.
• Assist in risk-based engagements by identifying inherent and residual risks and evaluating governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Perform audit procedures aligned with engagement objectives, scope, and methodology, ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Apply Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Topical Requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, third-party risk) as assigned.
• Support engagement planning by understanding business objectives, key processes, systems, and risks.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete workpapers that provide sufficient evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Execute audit testing in accordance with Global Internal Audit Standards and document results.
• Communicate audit observations professionally, ensuring issues are supported by root cause analysis and aligned with risk impact.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and reports that articulate condition, criteria, cause, risk, and recommendation.
• Support monitoring and follow-up of management action plans to assess corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency, quality, and stakeholder value.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, in-house training, and other programs.
• Submit accurate time entries in the billing system weekly by the Monday 9:00 AM deadline.
• Achieve the 1,600 annual billable hour goal.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or an equivalent degree as determined by internal audit group leadership.
• CIA or CPA license preferred; CIA or CPA-eligible or a progressive plan to pass the exam.
• Experience performing financial, operational, or system audits is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Skills

• Client Service
• Productivity
• Technical Knowledge
• Business Acumen
• Problem-solving
• Critical Thinking
• Verbal and Written Communication
• Listening for Understanding
• Attention to Detail
• Organization
• Business Development
• People Development
• Teamwork
• Flexibility

Work Environment

• Majority of work performed in a typical office environment.
• Requires extensive sitting with periodic standing and walking.
• May require lifting up to 20 pounds.
• Significant use of personal computer, phone, and general office equipment.
• Requires adequate visual acuity, ability to grasp and handle objects, and effective communication through reading, writing, and speaking.
• May require off-site travel.