Planning and execution of financial, operational, compliance; and information technology related reviews.
Perform walkthroughs of complex business and information technology processes and test the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Execute audit procedures in accordance with audit objectives and document work in accordance with professional standards.
Preparation of observations and recommendations for corrective action and documentation of work
Effectively apply the COSO internal control framework, COBIT IT governance framework, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards and US GAAP accounting principles.
Assist audit management with the execution of continuous risk assessment and audit plan development.
Serve as an independent advisor and business partner with management.
Requirements
Action-oriented, self-starter with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Comfortable working both independently or in teams and working within a complex environment.
Ability to diagnose problems, determine root causes, and recommend solutions to complex challenges. Undergraduate degree in accounting, business, information technology, management information systems, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of internal or external audit experience.
Experience in working for a Big 4 or Tier-Two public accounting firm highly preferred.
Experience in performing data analytics and using data extraction and analysis software
Professional accreditation (e.g., CIA, CPA, CISA) highly preferred.
Understanding of the technical aspects of accounting and financial reporting.
Experience in performing multiple projects and working with varying team members.
Flexibility/ adaptability to work a non-standard schedule as needed to accommodate various time zones where some process owners are located.
Willingness to travel to domestic and international offices.
Morningstar is an equal opportunity employer.
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Additional Information
T he Area: Morningstar is a leading global provider of independent investment insights. Our core competencies are data, research, and design, and we employ each of these to create products that clearly convey complex investment information. Our mission is to empower investor success and everything we do at Morningstar is in the service of the investor.
Reporting to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, the purpose of the Global Audit and Assurance (GAA) function is to strengthen Morningstar's ability to create, protect, and sustain value by providing the Company with organizationally independent, risk-based, and objective assurance and consulting services to evaluate and improve Morningstar's governance, risk management and control processes.
The Role: Morningstar's GAA function seeks a highly motivated Senior Internal Auditor who thrives on new experiences and challenges. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will play an integral role in evaluating the company's business and information technology processes and effectiveness of internal controls. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of operational, compliance, financial, and information technology reviews as well as evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls over external financial reporting as part of the company's Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 compliance activities. Based in Mumbai, the Senior Internal Auditor may be required to travel to a number of domestic and international locations in support of our annual internal audit plan. You will work closely with all levels of management across the organization, recommending changes to strengthen controls for increased efficiencies and reduced risks. The Senior Internal Auditor will have the opportunity to utilize and reference world-class audit tools and audit methodologies in the performance of his or her duties.
Morningstar · Mumbai, India