What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Auditor position at WALGREENS?
Assist Corporate Audit management with the completion of audit activities relating to Assurance (Risk-Based and SOX 404 Compliance) and Consultancy engagements, internal and special projects, as assigned in accordance with the Annual Audit Plan. Perform basic reviews and assist with the follow-up of agreed management actions. Work principally with a team under senior colleagues’ supervision, but occasionally may work individually.
Essential Job Duties:
- Assist the engagement Lead or Manager in the successful and timely completion of engagement deliverables, from planning to reporting in line with the internal process and the international standards.
- Manage personal delivery of allocated activities and test procedures, including testing and documenting controls, creating surveys, updating audit software, interviewing, observing and documenting processes.
- Undertake audit testing with business colleagues at all levels.
- Manipulate, analyze and interpret disparate or large volume data to extract insight (data analytics).
- Complete all assigned audit areas and develop high-quality required supporting work papers in a timely manner.
- Ensure observations of irregularities, discrepancies and deviations from prescribed procedures and practices are fully supported by the inclusion of relevant evidence and corroborated documentation information.
- Participate in the preparation of accurate and factual reporting deliverables, such as weekly status report, audit report drafting initial audit observations and corrective actions clearly and concisely.
- Follow up on the implementation of agreed recommendations and conduct periodic testing of the embeddedness and operating effectiveness of the actions taken to address internal audit observations and findings.
- Commitment to the International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) through membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors or one of its affiliate bodies (i.e., The Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors).
- Complete administrative tasks, such as audit repository and tools maintenance, weekly timesheet, travel arrangements, T&E reports, IDP (Individual Development Program), performance evaluation, in a timely manner.
- From time to time, participate in internal and/or special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by CA Management.
- Develop a positive working relationship with audit team members, stakeholders, and throughout the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Not responsible for supervising employees.