Internal Audit Senior Associate
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Title
Internal Audit Senior Associate
Job Description Summary
This role is a Senior Auditor position within the Internal Audit Department. This role is responsible for planning, participating, and leading audits, contributing to the Data Analytics initiatives and mentoring staff.
Job Description

The Senior Internal Auditor is responsible for leading engagements that support the strategy, vision, and brand of the Internal Audit function. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the Department in ensuring the execution of a comprehensive annual audit plan
• Ownership for execution of planning, fieldwork, and reporting for audit and advisory engagements
• Develop risk-based audit programs and testing procedures relevant to compliance with Global/Regional/Local regulations and business objectives
• Assess operating risks and efficiency of internal controls, including performing a gap analysis to identify control weaknesses with a degree of professional skepticism
• Conduct interviews with auditee and communicate issues identified timely, co-developing action plans as necessary to address root causes
• Ensure audit conclusions are supported, well-documented, and based on a firm understanding of the business processes, circumstances, and risks
• Draft audit report to conclude on entity audited and issues identified and ensure management remediation plans are developed to address the root cause and associated risks
• Manage and provide hands-on support to audit staff throughout the audit
• Provide value-add feedback to audit staff at the end of engagements to ensure fluid and ongoing development of staff
• Socialize audit reports and recommendations to Senior Leadership in a clear, concise, and professional manner
• Effectively track and follow-up on audit findings from report issuance to remediation to evaluate the adequacy of corrective actions
• Seek to fully understand relevant risks to the firm and proactively research and showcase firm understanding of relevant laws, regulations, and best practices
• Maintain strong working relationships with all levels of employees, including Operations and Senior Leadership
• Develop and promote process enhancements within Internal Audit to cultivate best-in-class audit processes and maintain the highest quality standards
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the business and brand ambassador for C&W's Internal Audit
• Partner with SOX team to ensure effective completion of SOX program needs and assist on completion of objectives as needed

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of external auditing with a top tier public accounting firm and/or internal auditing with a publicly traded firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with CPA and/or CIA credentials preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of IIA Professional Practices and Standards
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to handle competing priorities, while meeting all deadlines
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and negotiating skills
• Demonstrates ability to collaborate and build relationships with Senior Leadership and colleagues
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Working knowledge of the commercial real estate industry preferred
• Up to 30% travel, though due to COVID-19, travel restrictions are in place and we are currently auditing remotely

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

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