Associate, Internal Auditor - London, United Kingdom - Vantage Data Centers

Vantage Data Centers

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

_Please note this role is hybrid and requires 3 days working from office with 2 days from home._

Position Description

Vantage is looking for an internal auditor to assist with the execution of financial, operational, IT, fraud investigations, or other audits and special projects.

Using an agile risk based integrated audit approach, the incumbent will assist with defining the scope of audits based on an analysis of business risks and employ techniques such as process, statistical, and forensic analysis, internal control assessment, financial modeling, and utilization of various audit techniques to evaluate company processes and find opportunities for improvement.

To help business units optimize their efficacy and overall performance, our auditors must employ a systematic, disciplined approach when assessing the effectiveness of risk management processes and internal controls.

Responsibilities & Duties

Perform audit testing components of assigned audits within multiple segments of the Audit Plan
Plan and complete independent audit testing and ensure that they are timely and accurate
Identify and assess key risks and controls
Identify and suggest compensating controls that mitigate audit findings and make recommendations to management
Inform manager of situational issues that might compromise objectivity or independence
Design and complete tests to verify control effectiveness
Document work papers according to the standards of the Internal Audit policy and guidance
Demonstrate professional skepticism while performing major components of audits
Lead smaller scale audits or projects
Develop ways to improve existing agile audit practices
Develop effective test plans for engagements as assigned with limited guidance
Participate in projects as directed
Develop business partnerships within Internal Audit and with teams companywide through professional communication and clear audit deliverables

Job Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in accounting, finance, business, technology, information systems or equivalent experience required
Certification in one or more of the following: ACCA, ACA, CIMA, CIA, CFE, or CISA
Preferable 1 to 3 years of relevant experience required; public accounting experience preferred
Real estate, construction, or data center experience is preferred but not required
Experience with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance is a plus
Skilled at the art of partnership and negotiation; ability to be persuasive, influential, and firm without being overbearing
Firstrate communication skills required, both written and oral
A preference for fastmoving, uncertain, and complex work environments is key
A track record of successfully working in a multinational environment preferred
Aboveaverage proficiency with Microsoft 365 suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio preferred
Previous experience with Yardi (accounting) or AuditBoard (GRC platform) preferred
Required domestic and international travel is expected to be 5 to 10% overall, with varying frequency. Travel may increase over time as the business evolves.
Vantage Data Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer_