Risk & Advisory Services Senior Analyst

GRF CPAs & Advisors Risk & Advisory Services (RAS) team assists organizations in adopting an enterprise-wide approach to analyzing and prioritizing risks and aligning them with their strategic goals. 

RAS is currently made up of four verticals: Internal Audit, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Fraud Risk Management, and Cybersecurity with services that fall into the following categories:

·       Internal audit plan development and execution

·       ERM implementation and optimization

·       Facilitated risk assessments

·       Fraud, Forensic, and Whistleblower Investigations/Assessments

·       Risk reviews

·       Design and/or assessment of risk mitigation plans

·       Governance evaluation and Strategic Planning Assessments

These verticals and services are expected to expand as the practice continues to evolve. 

As a Senior Analyst in GRF Risk & Advisory Services, you will be expected to provide excellent client service over our engagements and effectively communicates results related to engagements performed, risks identified, and emerging issues. 

In your role, you will work with the C-suite and other stakeholders to provide world class solutions including (but not limited to) enterprise risk assessment, process improvement, control evaluation, and compliance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support internal audits, risk reviews, and fraud investigations through work planning, performing fieldwork, documenting results, and preparing reports with meaningful observations and recommendations.
• Support enterprise risk management engagements through contributions to developing workplans, conducting interviews, designing and analyzing surveys, conducting training, report writing, and presenting results to management teams.
• Manage the engagement life cycle from start-to-finish, including but not limited to: preparation of work plan, performance of fieldwork, workpaper review, documentation of findings, and development of reports with meaningful observations and recommendations.

• Demonstrate effective time management and an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, ensure that they are completed within the established timelines, and that they meet the quality standards set by the firm and clients.
• Effectively communicate with clients, team members, and senior management. They should also be able to present complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Oversee staff, review work, and providing training, as needed.
• Identify and seize opportunities to grow skills, talents, and knowledge about engagement planning, reporting, and the products and functions they audit.
• Keep abreast of best practice policies and procedures, current developments in accounting and auditing professions, and changes in local, state, and federal laws, as applicable.
• Aid in identifying GRF business development opportunities, developing strategies for entry into new markets, performing client outreach, and writing proposals.
• Participate in GRF business development through leadership activities such as webinars, authoring articles and attending events.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from 4-year university in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Analytics, or other relevant study area.
• At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified above.
• Ability to travel 10-20% of time (applicant must hold active passport and be able to travel internationally)

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Master’s or other advanced degree in relevant study area.
• Fluency in Spanish, French, or language other than English.
• CPA, CFE, CISA, CIA, CRMA or other relevant professional certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of Internal Auditing policies, standards, and procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement audit plans and schedules.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze data/information and solve problems.
• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.
• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Dynamic self-motivated and able to handle multiple engagements at any single one time.

This job description does not list all the duties of the job.  You may be asked by partners, managers or supervisors to perform other instructions and duties.  You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Employees are expected to maintain strict confidentiality at all times and sign a Confidentiality Agreement.

Management has the right to revise this job description at any time.  The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.

This is a full time position with option to work remotely or at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Our office is located 2 blocks from the metro. Our benefits include a 401(k) plan, paid individual medical and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you!

GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.