Auditor, Corporate Audit
State Street's Corporate Audit Department At State Street, our people are our most valuable -- and valued -- resource. We know that smart, skilled, productive employees are essential to our company's continued success. As a leading provider of financial services, with operations in 26 countries and more than 29,000 employees worldwide, we work hard to provide an environment where every employee feels engaged, valued, and well-equipped to reach their full potential.
State Street's Corporate Audit Department carefully recruits staff with a combination of backgrounds, including prior audit experience in internal and external audit practices, information technology or specialized areas such as regulatory compliance, securities trading and operations. As a member of State Street Corporation's Audit Division you will be part of a team where collaboration is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. We offer flexible schedules, continuous training, global exposure and multiple opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Our team of professionals is responsible for providing independent, objective assurance and advisory services designed to add value, minimize risk and improve the overall control environment of State Street Corporation and its subsidiaries. Our auditors interact and communicate regularly with executive management and have tremendous insight into all parts of the company's daily operations.
Our audit team acts as:
Independent advisors--advising management on risks related to strategic initiatives, organization, process and systemic changes Subject matter specialists and controls experts--providing knowledge and experience in key risk areas Efficiency specialists--identifying inefficiencies in risk management and control design Problem-solving partners--looking ahead to help management envision future risks and opportunities
State Street Corporate Audit
The mission of Corporate Audit is to provide the Board of Directors and management with independent and objective assessments of the design and operating effectiveness of the system of internal controls covering the integrity of the Company's financial statements and reports, compliance with laws, regulations, and corporate policies and the effective management of risks faced by the Company in executing on its strategic and tactical operating plans. Corporate Audit helps the Corporation accomplish its objectives by applying a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes
Auditor, Corporate Audit
The Auditor will have three plus years of risk based audit experience and will learn additional audit skills under the direction of more experienced Audit Team members.
The Auditor will participate in audits globally auditing State Street's various Business units: Capital Markets, Global Services, Asset Management and / or Corporate Groups.
The Auditor in this position will assist in the performance of various risk based audits globally.
The Auditor is expected to become consistently proficient in applying audit skills in this position.
As skills develop, the Auditor will be expected to make increasingly independent decisions within the limited scope of the audit assignments.
The Auditor will participate in the performance of audits globally, specifically focusing on fieldwork, risk assessment and testing the internal control environment and in the reviews of business processes and internal controls using a risk based audit methodology.
The candidate should clearly demonstrate proficiency in evaluating and testing internal controls and in applying risk based audit skills.
Utilized audit methodology to plan audits, assess risk, and determine controls associated with those risks.
Analyzed data, facts and test results to draw appropriate conclusions regarding the effectiveness and efficiency of the client's internal controls and communicated control weaknesses directly with business-line managers.
The Auditor will complete audit work papers and memoranda by documenting audit tests and findings in a Lotus Notes based Audit Workpaper program.
The Auditor will communicate audit progress and findings by preparing reports and providing information in meetings.
The Auditor will develop and write-up audit findings and make recommendations for review by the Audit Senior, Audit Supervisor and Audit Manager.
The Auditor will ensure adherence to company policies, Corporate Audit procedures, the Institute of Internal Audit Standards and industry regulations.
The Auditor can be relied upon to independently perform portions of an audit in accordance with Corporate Audit Division and Institute of Internal Auditor standards.
Demonstrated solid understanding of COSO (Committee of Sponsoring Organizations), AICPA, FDICIA, SAS70, ISO 9000 standards, IIA and any other laws and regulations applicable.
The Auditor may serve as an in charge auditor for less complex assignments and engagements.
Travel
Travel is up to 25% annually to State Street locations around the globe.
Auditor Qualifications:
BSBA degree required - Accounting, Finance, and Business Administration.
Three plus years of risk based audit experience preferred in public accounting or Financial Service industry audit.
Preferred industries - Financial Service, Banking or Insurance industry experience.
A CPA, CIA is a plus.
The Auditor requires strong analytical skills, the ability to prioritize and must have solid time management skills.
The candidate must have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to research industry regulations when necessary.
The candidate must have strong interpersonal skills to be able to interact with Senior Management of State Street Corporation.
The candidate must have the willingness to develop core competencies in Audit and will be expected to develop overall product knowledge and business unit knowledge of State Street Corporation over time
Travel
Travel is up to 25% annually to State Street locations around the globe
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