Auditor (Finance, Compliance, SOX)

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Job Description

Job Summary:

This role also involves executing internal audit projects as part of ASG’s global, risk-based audit plan.

The role is expected to conduct assigned audits focused on operational efficiency and effectiveness, financial controls, and compliance with company policies, procedures, applicable regulations, and accounting standards. The role includes limited exposure to IT-related controls, with the expectation that the individual will support the IT Audit team from time to time, particularly by assisting in testing IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute assigned audits in accordance with the annual risk-based audit plan and ASG methodology, promoting adherence to the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.
• Support audit planning activities, including risk assessment, defining audit scope, and determining audit timing.
• Perform audit testing using established procedures to maintain appropriate coverage of identified risks and controls.
• Perform audit activities related to SOX 404 control testing with the guidance of Audit Managers or senior team members.
• Support the Audit IT team, as required, with testing of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and application controls, under IT Audit guidance.
• Obtain and analyze financial and non-financial data, using approved sources and standard methods, including extracting information independently from systems or through coordination with relevant teams.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned audit work in line with established performance and quality standards.
• Communicate the audit conclusion to Audit Managers in a clear, concise, and evidence-based manner, including preparing root cause analysis and risk impact.
• Assist in assessing the adequacy and practicality of management action plans.
• Contribute to the preparation of audit reports and presentation of results to management.
• Escalate significant risks, control deficiencies, or disagreements with management conclusions to Audit Managers in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide advisory support on finance-related processes, controls, and system issues as assigned.
• Apply professional skepticism and risk awareness to challenge audit scope, findings, and management responses, ensuring audit conclusions are meaningful and aligned to business risk.
• Maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders, including senior management, while maintaining independence and objectivity.
• Participate in audit opening, status, and closing meetings with auditees and management.
• Participate in enterprise-wide ASG initiatives to share best practices, identify emerging risks, and continuously improve audit processes.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
• 1–2 years of relevant experience in internal audit, public accounting, or risk assurance.
• Professional certifications such as Chartered Accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA), CPA, or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA); other relevant certifications, such as CISA is an advantage
• Experience with SOX compliance, ITGCs, application controls, or SOX IT controls, and project accounting is desirable
• Awareness of and ability to stay current with changes in accounting standards, audit standards, policies, and organizational structures
• Ability to function effectively in different cultures and business environments
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 20%, including international travel (valid passport required)

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