Senior Auditor, Issue Validation at Northern Trust

Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Financial ServicesIndustries

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics is preferred, but not required
Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, ACA, ACCA) is a plus
6+ years of experience auditing in a financial institution or similar public accounting experience in the financial services industry is required
Strong leadership skills, self-starter, ability to independently work on deliverables, proactively assess issues, identify solutions and problem solving skills with attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
Ability to adapt and respond positively in a changing and dynamic work environment as part of a Global Audit team across multiple time zones and jurisdictions
Proficiency in MS Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel is a plus. Additionally, experience with audit workpaper applications such as Teammate is advantageous
Ability to work independently

Accurately design and execute the testing approach and ensure that work paper documentation is clear, concise, supports the reviews performed, and explains decisions made during the project
Escalate and/or communicate with management, supporting efforts to discuss any matters raised during the review
Identify and analyze risks, plan and prioritize validation tasks for on-time delivery, conduct interviews, observe operations, document and analyze processes and controls
Exercise responsibility over the execution of assigned validation projects and/or other deliverables to ensure that work is performed timely and accurately
Develop and demonstrate an understanding of the business risks, controls, and processes, along with an understanding of relevant laws, regulatory rules and knowledge of the impact of IT systems within areas reviewed
Establish and develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Support other audit team members in their responsibilities to ensure quality of work, timeliness of delivery to stakeholders, and compliance with internal audit standards
Assist with ad hoc projects as necessary