BDO USA, LLP
Assurance Senior, Risk Advisory Services
BDO USA, LLP, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
Job Summary:The Assurance Senior, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for providing risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of contract compliance, SOX, internal audit business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. In this role, the Assurance Senior will participate in all stages of a contract compliance, internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up, and report composition, along with providing recommendations regarding client economic and legal risks. The Senior will also provide services including examinations for royalties, revenue-sharing, franchise fees, profit participation, production cost, and merchandise licensing.
Job Duties:Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and informationConducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement processObtains information, documents, and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issuesDocuments and analyzes the client's processes, risks, and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionalsReviews client contracts and develops contract summaries, including key provisions and financial information based on type of contractDevelops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issuesDynamically reassess risk and communicate with senior Risk Advisory Services professionals and/or client as necessaryAssists with the management of the engagement to ensure engagement metrics are achievedUtilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industryDevelops relationships with client personnel and management membersPrepares formal and informal presentations for client meetingsPartners with Risk Advisory Services leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports, as necessaryImplements project plans, maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagementsConducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established / required timeline while overseeing staffEstablishes risk-based audit programsDetermines scope of review in conjunction with the Engagement ManagerDocuments financial reporting cycles or internal audit area and identifies key controlsAssesses internal control design and operational effectivenessConducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of riskDetermines compliance with appropriate legislation and/or audit policies and proceduresCommunicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive report of audited areaOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures Risk Advisory Services Associates are trained on all relevant audit software and engagement processes and proceduresDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services AssociatesActs as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, requiredExperience:Two (2) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting, or risk services, requiredPrior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls, requiredExperience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley with a focus in entities wide risk assessment, requiredExperience performing contract compliance audit, specifically royalties and franchising agreements, requiredOne (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferredLicense/Certifications:CPA or CIA certification, preferredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, requiredPrior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferredWorking knowledge of data analytics software such as IDEA or ACL, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an auditKnowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations, and systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentSuperior analytical and diagnostic skillsCapable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracyAbility to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfullySolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsCapable of effectively managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as neededBuild and maintain strong relationships with client personnelTravel as neededIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $85,000 - $105,000
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Job Duties:Acts as primary contact for clients regarding basic questions and informationConducts informational interviews and facilitates meetings with clients during engagement processObtains information, documents, and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issuesDocuments and analyzes the client's processes, risks, and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionalsReviews client contracts and develops contract summaries, including key provisions and financial information based on type of contractDevelops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issuesDynamically reassess risk and communicate with senior Risk Advisory Services professionals and/or client as necessaryAssists with the management of the engagement to ensure engagement metrics are achievedUtilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industryDevelops relationships with client personnel and management membersPrepares formal and informal presentations for client meetingsPartners with Risk Advisory Services leadership to complete research and draft proposals and reports, as necessaryImplements project plans, maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagementsConducts risk assessment of assigned department or functional area in established / required timeline while overseeing staffEstablishes risk-based audit programsDetermines scope of review in conjunction with the Engagement ManagerDocuments financial reporting cycles or internal audit area and identifies key controlsAssesses internal control design and operational effectivenessConducts audit testing of specified area and identifies reportable issues and dimension of riskDetermines compliance with appropriate legislation and/or audit policies and proceduresCommunicates findings to senior management and drafts comprehensive report of audited areaOther duties as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work productEnsures Risk Advisory Services Associates are trained on all relevant audit software and engagement processes and proceduresDelivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services AssociatesActs as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Education:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, requiredExperience:Two (2) or more years of experience within a public accounting firm or industry environment performing internal audit, consulting, or risk services, requiredPrior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls, requiredExperience with Internal Audit and Sarbanes Oxley with a focus in entities wide risk assessment, requiredExperience performing contract compliance audit, specifically royalties and franchising agreements, requiredOne (1) or more years of prior supervisory experience, preferredLicense/Certifications:CPA or CIA certification, preferredSoftware:Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, requiredPrior experience with various assurance applications and research tools, preferredWorking knowledge of data analytics software such as IDEA or ACL, preferredOther Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Solid understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform an auditKnowledge of internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations, and systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firmAbility to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environmentSuperior analytical and diagnostic skillsCapable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment with a focus on details and accuracyAbility to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfullySolid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on detailsCapable of effectively managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as neededBuild and maintain strong relationships with client personnelTravel as neededIndividual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.National Range: $85,000 - $105,000
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