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Raymond James Financial, Inc. Senior Advisor, Internal Audit in Saint Petersburg, Florida
Responsibilities:
• Drive ongoing audit coverage of assigned functional audit area by developing audit programs.
• Propose audit objectives, scope, procedures and internal control reviews to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Participate in audit engagements from the planning stages to the reporting stages.
• Produce quality deliverables in accordance with both department and professional standards.
• Partner with colleagues and stakeholders to evaluate, test and report on the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls.
• Finalize audit findings and provide an overall report on the control environment.
• Communicate audit findings to management and identify opportunities for improvement of the design and effectiveness of key controls.
• Build and maintain key relationships with stakeholders to establish a culture of engagement while adding value.
• Implement and execute an effective program of continuous monitoring for assigned audit areas.
• Monitor key metrics to identify control issues and adverse trends.
• Stay current with evolving industry and regulatory changes that impact the business.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of auditing and risk assessment.
• Fundamental concepts of financial markets and products.
• Fundamental concepts of finance and accounting.
• Understanding of operational risks and related controls of regulations.
• Works well individually and in teams by sharing information, supporting colleagues and encouraging participation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to Senior Management.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in regard to assessing the probability and impact of an internal control weakness.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, learn quickly, be flexible and think strategically.
• Proven ability to multi task, complete projects on time and within a budget, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and effective under pressure.
• Planning, organizing and conducting audits.
• Identifying key business processes.
• Identifying and documenting risk management issues.
• Testing key controls within business processes.
• Preparing written reports and delivering oral presentations.
Educational/Previous Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in the financial services industry
or
• Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training approved by Human Resources.