Internal Auditor I Job Listing at Stifel in Saint Louis, MO (Job ID 5103)

Description

Under general supervision, the Internal Auditor I performs operational, financial, and compliance audits of various internal departments to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management process, system of internal control, and quality of performance in carrying out assigned responsibilities in order to achieve the organization's stated goals and objectives. The Auditor I assists in drafting audit plans and performs testing, document preparation and research and works under the close supervision of the Manager and/or of Senior members of the department.

 

What We're Looking For

• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated effort, extravagance, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Inspect records, documents, and systems for efficiency, effectiveness, and use of accepted procedures.
• Examine records and interviews Company personnel to ensure proper recording of transactions and compliance with laws and regulations.
• Examine and evaluate financial and information systems, recommending controls to ensure system reliability and data integrity.
• Examine the systems and processes established by the organization to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, laws, and regulations that could have a significant impact on operations and reports and whether the organization is in compliance.
• Examine the accuracy, reliability, timeliness, and integrity of financial and operating information and the means used to identify, measure, classify, and report such information.
• Document audit test results consistent with professional requirements.
• Report audit results to senior members of the audit group and/or the Manager and recommend changes in or improvements to operations and financial activities.
• Assist with drafting detailed reports on audit findings.

What You'll Bring

• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking with the ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Ability to identify complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic risk and internal control concepts.
• Knowledge of finance and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Experience

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in accounting finance, business administration or related field.
• Minimum Required: 0-2 years' internal audit, accounting, or related business or regulatory experience

Systems & Technology

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite , Microsoft Outlook.

About Stifel

Stifel is more than 130 years old and still thinking like a start-up.  We are a global wealth management and investment banking firm serious about innovation and fresh ideas.  Built on a simple premise of safeguarding our clients' money as if it were our own, coined by our namesake, Herman Stifel, our success is intimately tied to our commitment to helping families, companies, and municipalities find their own success.

 

While our headquarters is in St. Louis, we have offices in New York, San Francisco, Baltimore, London, Frankfurt, Toronto, and more than 400 other locations.  Stifel is home to approximately 9,000 individuals who are currently building their careers as financial advisors, research analysts, project managers, marketing specialists, developers, bankers, operations associates, among hundreds more.  Let's talk about how you can find your place here at Stifel, where success meets success.

 

At Stifel we offer an entrepreneurial environment, comprehensive benefits package to include health, dental and vision care, 401k, wellness initiatives, life insurance, and paid time off.

 

Stifel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We Value Diversity

Stifel is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion by embracing and welcoming everyone. At Stifel, we believe a diverse team is a critical element of how we find success and strive to build on diversity, inclusion, respect, and engagement in all that we do, across the firm. Accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates.

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