Internal Auditor, Associate
UPMC · Pittsburgh, PA · 5 days ago
AccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Audit Execution & Risk Assessment
- Support audit engagements under the guidance of senior auditors, including participation in planning, risk assessment, and sing of internal controls.
- Aid in documenting business processes (e.g., walkthroughs and process narratives) and identifying key risks and control considerations.
- Execute audit procedures using established methodologies, templates, and tools.
- Prepare complete and well-organized workpapers that support conclusions and comply with departmental standards.
- Contribute to drafting audit reports and summarizing procedures performed and results.
- Track open items, address review comments, and assist with follow-up procedures to validate management action plans.
- Fraud, Risk Monitoring, and Special Projects
- Develop awareness of fraud risks, pressures, and opportunities and incorporate these considerations into assigned audit activities.
- Support continuous risk monitoring activities and assist with identifying emerging risks relevant to audit objectives.
- Participate in special projects and departmental initiatives, as assigned by audit leadership.
- Analytics & Technical Skills
- Use Excel and other departmental tools to support audit sing, data validation, and basic analysis.
- Absorb data analysis procedures to identify trends, anomalies, or risk indicators.
- Apply a basic understanding of internal control frameworks and audit standards (e.g., COSO, IIA) in audit work.
- Research business processes, systems, or technologies to support audit objectives and risk identification.
- Collaboration, Professionalism & Development
- Work effectively with team members and stakeholders while maintaining independence, objectivity, and professionalism.
- Communicate audit progress, questions, and observations to the audit team.
- Participate in audit meetings, including walkthroughs, status updates, and exit meetings.
- Manage assigned tasks across multiple audits, meeting deadlines and working within project budgets.
- Contribute to departmental goals and continuous improvement efforts, including identifying opportunities to enhance audit processes.
- Seek feedback and actively pursue learning and professional development opportunities.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, information technology, or related business field.
- Internship in accounting or auditing preferred.
- Technical skills, including strong knowledge of Word and Excel.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.