K2 Integrity is seeking an internal audit contractor to join our Assurance Services practice. This contractor will be an experienced audit professional with a minimum 5 years of experience within the financial services industry. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the banking/financial sector.
This role is work from home (Philippines).
Responsibilities:
- Deliver internal audit and advisory services to clients under the supervision of the senior managing director.
- Execute internal audit engagements across different parts of the internal audit lifecycle, including planning, fieldwork, reporting, follow-up, and remediation testing.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Execute high-quality independent assessments of internal audit functions, including but not limited to external quality assessments (EQAs) or self-assessments with independent validation.
- Provide Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance services, including planning, development of risk control matrices and narratives/flowcharts, fieldwork, reporting, and remediation efforts.
- Identify and assess potential risks and provide recommendations for mitigating risks.
- Perform appropriate internal audit and SOX monitoring, data analytics (e.g., KPIs, KRIs), and reporting.
- Assist clients with implementation and improvements based on the internal audit results, quality assessment findings, and regulatory orders.
- Monitor regulatory and business changes, new and emerging risks, and industry trends.
- Prepare presentations (e.g., status, reporting, training).
- Provide audit administrative and project management support to team.
- Assist with proposals.
- Complete review of audit documents and workpapers.
- Provide guidance and training to team members on skills related to client matters/engagements.
- Meet utilization targets.
- Manage engagements in accordance with budget and deadline requirements.
- Solve complex problems and consult appropriately with stakeholders.
- Develop and maintain client relationships.
- Identify opportunities for potential business development.
- Manage alternating priorities and multitask under tight deadlines.
- Engage in 360-degree collaboration with colleagues, team members, and leadership.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Four-year college degree or international equivalent.
- Experience working with Big 4.
- Professional experience in financial services, specifically banks, broker-dealers, asset managers, or insurance companies.
- 5+ years experience in internal audit.
- CIA certification preferred.
- CPA and CISA certifications preferred.
- Proficient knowledge of the new Global IIA Standards.
- Experience in internal audit planning, risk assessment, professional practices, internal audit delivery and assurance, and reporting.
- Strong knowledge of internal audit/SOX data analysis.
- Proficiency using AI tools (e.g., Co-pilot).
- Experience performing quality assessments.
- Skills in advisory internal audit.
- Strong knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and COSO/COBIT internal control frameworks.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office applications (Excel/pivot tables, charts, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Ability to use Adobe Writer for audit delivery and workpapers.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong analytical, decision-making, and critical thinking skills.
- Strong writing skills; ability to prepare clear and concise reports and communicate with management.
- Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex and sensitive issues to senior management.
- Ability to demonstrate initiative and provide proactive updates.
