Risk Advisory Associate
Overview
GR8 Global is a firm forged by an affinity of top 100 accounting firms in the United States with the objective of coming together and redefining the workplace while providing additional value to our partners. We believe that there is a huge pool of talent outside of the US. Our mission is to bring together the best talent and match them with excellent work opportunities based on their core competencies, skill sets, and overall experience and exposure in the different areas of audit, accounting, and similar financial-related areas. We prioritize creating a positive and inclusive workplace culture where all talents are valued and developed. The Risk Advisory Associate will be responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement – risk assessment, process improvement, control evaluation, SOC and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
Responsibilities
Engagement Execution Conduct controls testing in areas such as purchase to pay, revenue, fixed assets, inventory, treasury, and other financial statement line items Assist in walkthroughs to create detailed control narratives. Carry out control testing and evaluate supporting evidence. Prepare work papers that align with firm and/or client methodology. Assist with SOX & SOC testing procedures and related documentation. Utilize Microsoft Excel, Copilot and similar tools for analysis and to determine and support audit conclusions. Documentation & Reporting Draft clear and professional workpapers. Prepare initial observations and identify control deficiencies. Document risk assessments and map controls accordingly. Maintain well-organized electronic audit files using Fieldguide and other audit repositories.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Computer Science, or a related field. At least 3 years of relevant experience in financial audit, SOX testing, SOC 1 engagements, or internal/external audit. Solid understanding of business process concepts including areas such as purchase to pay, revenue, fixed assets, inventory, treasury etc. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Products including Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Strong written English communication skills. Interest in obtaining CPA, CIA, CFE or other certificate in risk and/or analytics WFH TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum Internet Speed: 50-100 Mbps
- Dedicated Home Office Area: Private, quiet workspace
- Business Continuity Plan: Power and Internet Backup is a MUST