**Job Purpose Summary** The F&O Audit Staff, Corporate Audit Services (CAS), reports functionally to the F&O Audit Manager/Sr. Manager and is responsible for conducting F&O audit engagements and providing sound project management. Will assess governance, risk management, and internal controls to identify improvements and facilitate development of appropriate management remediation plans. Common tasks include project execution, creating audit files and workpapers with support from audit team, and reporting to audit leadership. **Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities** General + Demonstrate sound presentation, written, and interpersonal communication skills. + Communicate with audit staff, audit leadership, and Finance and Operations management clearly and concisely. + With support, document audit planning files, supporting evidence, workpapers, and draft audit reports/memos. + Create quality audit documentation. + With support, organize and prepare for internal auditee/client meetings during all phases of an engagement. + Adhere to internal audit policies and procedures. Planning + Assist audit management in the development of audit engagement plans and risk assessments. + Contribute knowledge and experience to identify and assess strategic, operational, compliance and financial risks, develop audit procedures, and document planning workpapers. + Adhere to the requirements of the IPPF when planning and conducting engagements Execution + Perform the day-to-day tactical execution of F&O audits and advisory reviews. + Execute 1-2 audits simultaneously, including strategic, operational, compliance and financial audits, focusing on primary business risks and major corporate initiatives. + Execute the audit work by developing an understanding of process and system flows, business objectives, risk and control activities, applicable laws and regulations, and Company policies. + Identify opportunities for process improvement. + Apply internal audit methodology to meet specific audit engagement objectives. + Develop complete, accurate, and concise working papers during audit engagements. + Develop data analyses and provide management with proper context of potential risk exposure due to control weaknesses. + Facilitate and monitor corrective action taken by management to remediate Findings and Opportunities identified during audit engagements. People Management + Analyze own strengths and weaknesses to maximize personal contribution to the mission and goals of the IA department. + Maintain up to date competencies required for effective IA delivery. + Takes responsibility for continued professional development and learning. + Present feedback, opinions, suggestions, and issues constructively and with a positive attitude. + Seek opportunities and participate in professional development initiatives. + Demonstrates cultural sensitivity; and leverages and promotes diverse viewpoints. Relationship Management + Participate fully as a team player. + Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers, staff, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment. + Work to remove team barriers and to maximize the effectiveness of the internal audit department. + Apply excellent written and verbal communication **Job Specifications & Competencies** Critical Competencies + Build and Share Knowledge + Communicate Clearly and Effectively + Possess Business Acumen + Possess Risk and Process Knowledge Relevant Areas of Knowledge The list of relevant knowledge areas that follows is a broad, representative list of knowledge and technical skill areas relevant to this position. It is generally expected that this position would possess or demonstrate basic knowledge in some of the areas listed below. + IIA International Professional Practices Framework and Code of Ethics + Relevant risk and control frameworks (e.g., COSO Internal Control, COSO ERM, COBIT, ISO 31000 Risk Management, ISO 27000 Information Security) + Knowledge of audit techniques as well as a sound awareness of corporate governance and enterprise risk management + Reporting on Controls at a Service Organization – SOC1/SOC2 + Data analysis and continuous monitoring (e.g., PowerBI, Tableau) + Fraud risk and fraud risk management + Business continuity management + Proficiency in standard business computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, project management) + Overall awareness and working knowledge of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies and applications (e.g., Robotic Process Automation, Machine Learning, Natural Language Programming, GenAI, ChatGPT) Specialty Skills/Knowledge + Auditing across large scale investment organization, performing risk and data analysis, delivering high quality audit reports, and communicating to senior leaders on results and corrective action. + Audit risk and control experience in financial reporting, internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), regulatory compliance, operational process improvement, risk management, and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements. + Analytical, technical, and auditing skills with exposure to operational, financial, and compliance audits. + Data analysis and visualization technology (Tableau, PowerBI) + Ability to work on multiple tasks and manage priorities and workload as part of an agile team. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Marketing or other related field, required. + Minimum 1-2 years related work experience in internal/external audit, process improvement, finance, accounting or operations. + Intermediate English Speaker + Ability to travel up to 30% Preferred (Optional) + Professional audit or information security certifications preferred (CIA, CPA, CISA, CFA, CRMA, CFE, etc.). + Experience in a “Big 4” accounting / consulting firm environment. + Post-secondary degree (e.g., MBA). + Experience in a recognized process improvement discipline (e.g., Six Sigma, Lean, CMMI). Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law