Senior Auditor - Real Estate Development and Investment

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning and executing audits in accordance with the Internal Audit Department Audit Standards
• Responsible for audit documentation and testwork as it relates to J-Sox initiative
• Responsible for audit testwork as it relates to Information Technology (IT) General Controls Review, and other IT audit assignments and projects performed.
• Responsible for validating controls and performing detailed testwork
• Maintains templates used throughout the project
• Provides support to process leaders and owners
• Executes assigned audit projects as a means of evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of the system of internal control and the reliability and accuracy of financial and other information
• Prepares audit programs and Risk and Control matrixes for audits assigned.  Responsible for validating controls and performing detail testwork using generally accepted auditing standards (GAAP).  Identifies areas for control and process improvements
• Plans, schedules, and communicates with department under audit.  Communicates  and reviews audit findings with department heads
• Prepares, reviews and edits audit reports
• Performs continuous monitoring of various internal control processes using data analytical tools.  Compiles data and prepare schedules for analysis
• Participates in the creation of oral and written presentations to management
• Coordinates year-end audit assignments in conjunction with Independent Auditors
• Develops and maintains relationships with independent auditors, management and subsidiaries
• Executes special assignments per the VP, Internal Audit’s instructions
• Conducts or participates in acquisition/dispositions/due diligence and/or other special projects (i.e. fraud investigations), when required
• Stays abreast of current applicable accounting pronouncements and auditing standards
• Develops and maintains relationship with professional auditing organizations, etc. IIA, AICPA, NYSSCPA, etc.
• Responsible for audit record maintenance and other daily administrative tasks required for the department

Requirements:

• 2+ years’ in Audit at a Public Accounting firm
• Ideally some knowledge of SOX and Internal Controls
• Real Estate industry experience advantageous but not required
• CPA track/parts passed highly desirable
• Knowledge of audit/risk assessment techniques and principles.
• Knowledge of current accounting and auditing standards.
• Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance related field

The Senior Auditor role requires 4 days per week in the midtown Manhattan office, so please only apply if you are able to travel to this location, have relevant experience for the role and are eligible to work in the United States. The salary is flexible dependent on experience, the range is $90-110k base plus bonus. If your profile matches the above criteria, please email me Trishan.Khareghat@roberthalf.com