Experienced Associate - GRC Services

Sikich is seeking a GRC Experienced Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our team. Experience in internal audit, risk management, or related areas is preferable. The candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the internal audit consulting services and on-demand internal audit project support for our clients in the US.

About the firm

Sikich (www.sikich.com) is a global company specializing in technology enabled-professional services. Sikich draws on a diverse portfolio of technology solutions to deliver transformative digital strategies and ranks as one of the largest CPA firms in the United States. Our dynamic environment attracts top-notch employees who enjoy being at the cutting edge and seeing every day how their work makes a difference.

Job Responsibilities

• Participate in the planning and execution of internal audit, ITGC and SOX testing engagements, including risk assessment, scoping, and development of audit programs.
• Conduct detailed testing of controls – both business and IT controls, processes, and transactions to assess compliance with policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Gather and analyze data and documentation to identify areas of potential risk, control weaknesses, or process inefficiencies.
• Document audit procedures, workpapers, and findings accurately and comprehensively. Updating the documentation and test results on tools like AuditBoard and Diligent.
• Assist in the preparation of audit reports within allocated timelines.
• Assist in engagements related to Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) viz. SOC testing
• Stay updated on regulatory requirements, industry best practices, and emerging risks to ensure effective audit execution.
• Drive excellence and efficiency through the delivery of readily available tools and resources.
• Assist the US teams in special projects, investigations, or ad hoc assignments as directed by management.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and peers.

Requirements for Successful Candidate

• B.Com, M.Com, Semi-qualified CA, ICWA or MBA with relevant experience. CA/CPA is a plus. Relevant professional certifications such as CIA, CISA, or ACCA are a strong plus.
• Decent understanding of internal audit documentation and controls documentation. Conversant with systems like AuditBoard and Diligent.
• Previous experience in internal audit, risk management, SOX / IFC documentation, ITGC testing or related areas is preferred.
• Knowledge regarding SOX, ITGC, SOC testing and documentation is a strong plus.

• Decent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate audit findings and recommendations.
• Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, positive, proactive, and capable of working independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Uphold high ethical standards and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.