Experienced Senior Associate, RAS Analytics and Innovation
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Job Summary:
The Risk Advisory Services (RAS) Analytics and Innovation Experienced Senior Associate is responsible for providing hands on technology support for Regulatory Compliance and Internal Audit project engagements as well as internal Innovation initiatives.
The Experienced Senior Associate handles client projects that require proficiency in Regulatory Compliance processes (SOX 404, Internal Audit and proficiency in the use of digital tools such as Data Analytics and Automation. This role works towards identifying process improvement opportunities with Compliance processes and developing digital solutions to support Operational Audits, Risk Assessments, Control Testing, and Continuous Monitoring to drive efficiencies and help clients gain data-driven insights into new and emerging risks.
The Experienced Senior Associate also assists in the tactical execution of various RAS Innovation initiatives. This role will work closely with the rest of the Innovation team members and local RAS teams to develop digital risk solutions based on Data Analytics, Automation, and other emerging technologies.
Job Duties:
Supports a team that drives client discussions to identify process improvement opportunities with Compliance and Internal Audit processes
Designs and develops digital solutions based on Data Analytics and Automaton technology
Manages a team of junior onshore and offshore professionals and delegates work assignments as needed
Participates in the review and design of internal controls over financial reporting based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements
Uses Analytics to tech-enable operational and business audits
Leverages workflow automation technology to automate SOX control execution and testing procedures
Identifies key risks and uses Analytics to assess their impact and likeliness of occurrence
Prepares formal and informal presentations for client meetings
Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel
Administers project plans for client engagements
Maintains solution development lifecycle plans
Adapts quickly to new digital tools
Implements project plans
Other duties, as required
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Supervises the day-to-day workload of Risk Advisory Services Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for Risk Advisory Services Associates
Manages offshore RAS team to enable quality project delivery and promote team growth
Acts as mentor to Risk Advisory Services Associates and Seniors, as appropriate
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Management Information Systems, required
Experience:
Four (4) or more years of combined Data Analytics, Risk & Regulatory, and Innovation related experience, required
Experience working in the accounting, financial consulting, business advisory, and/or professional services, preferred
Experience working with Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) tools such as Workiva and AuditBoard, preferred
Prior experience with internal controls including flowcharts, documentation, and testing of controls, preferred
Experience in the following areas, required: Data Analytics and Visualization RPA and Workflow Automation
Experience in one (1) or more of the following areas, preferred: Database Development Application Development Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning
License/Certifications:
Project Management Professional (PMP), preferred
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and PowerPoint, required
Experience using Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, required
Experience using Workflow Automation tools (Alteryx), required
Experience using RPA tools (Microsoft Power Automate, UiPath), preferred
Experience developing web applications in Microsoft Power Platform, PowerApps, preferred
Experience using Python, Power Pivot, SQL, and other like analytic and visualization tools, preferred
Language:
N/A
Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong business acumen with the ability to understand and communicate BDO’s business, marketplace, and value proposition
Innovative self-starter with the ability to resolve complex national functional problems independently as well as in collaboration with others
Excellent strategic and creative judgment
Ability to organize and collaborate with individuals at all levels
Desire to develop strong leadership skills, including relationship management, teaming, coaching, facilitation, and decision-making
Ability to navigate and work effectively in a heavily matrixed organization
Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Strong analytical skills in developing tracking/measurement processes
Excellent project management and execution skills
Excellent attention to detail and quality
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to work independently or within a team environment
Strong writing and editing skills, with a focus on developing sales messages with impact
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to present and facilitate
Ability to operate as an effective team player and manage change in a matrix environment thoughtfully and positively
Ability to travel, as needed
Individual 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: $90,000 - $115,000 Maryland Range: $90,000 - $115,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $90,000 - $115,000
- Location:
- Raleigh