Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.


The Office of Risk Management (ORM) supports the implementation of programs, policies, and practices to manage RSM (or "Firm") US risk. The Internal Audit Associate is responsible for assisting with the monitoring of compliance with firm policy and industry regulations regarding all business functions including ORM, line of business (LOB) and key department processes and control activities. Responsibilities include supporting all aspects of the internal audit process including planning, fieldwork and reporting. Works closely with other members of the Internal Audit team, ORM, the LOB and key departments with respect to achieving these responsibilities. Note this role is not client facing.

Essential Duties

Developing an understanding of the RSM internal audit approach and tools Assists with internal audit efforts through routine monitoring of business functions indicating compliance with key control activities. Includes accurate and timely communication of results, sending related deficiency notices, and other related internal audit tasks. Performs routinely scheduled and ad-hoc monitoring activities and assists with development of project timelines. Communicates project status and achievement of key milestones. Collaborates with ORM, LOB and department process owners to help achieve compliance with key control activities and regulatory requirements. Performs interviews of process owners to gain an understanding of functions being monitored and ensure process flows, standard operating procedures and checklists, and risk and control matrices are current. Collaborates with process owners to understand cause and effect for issues encountered to drive the business to continually understand risks and assess processes. Assists with organization of Internal Audit working files sufficient to maintain thorough documentation, relevant evidence and tracking of monitoring efforts, and to ensure compliance with email and document retention policies. Assists with annual audit planning and quarterly reporting. Works with Internal Audit or other ORM teams on projects including emerging risks, abstraction of key data, process understandings, research, reporting, and other related tasks. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience - REQUIRED

TECHNICAL/SOFT SKILLS

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) - REQUIRED Ability to learn audit tools for audit documentation and workflow management - REQUIRED Ability to read and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures - REQUIRED Ability to evaluate information against a set of standards - REQUIRED Ability to understand and ensure compliance with firm, line of business and departmental policies and procedures. - REQUIRED Ability to communicate information clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing to diverse audiences across the firm. - REQUIRED Ability to develop and maintain applicable professional and internal contacts, resources and networks REQUIRED Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion with respect to internal information REQUIRED Exhibit high attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and ability to ask high-value questions. REQUIRED

EXPERIENCE

1-3 years of experience in an internal audit, compliance and/or control testing- PREFERRED Previous professional services industry/experience - PREFERRED Experience with SOX/IFC Reviews, ISO or COSO knowledge - PREFERRED

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Demonstrated passion, enthusiasm, and proactiveness Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects Identify and implement process improvements Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team Proactive in requesting feedback Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement Openness to workday flexibility, agility, remote work environment, leveraging new tools
At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/india.html.


RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Indian Armed Forces; Indian Armed Forces Veterans, and Indian Armed Forces Personnel status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.


Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.