Job Specifications
Location
London
Business Area
Accounting and Finance
Ref #
10044176
Description & Requirements
The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.
What's the role?
Internal Audit's mission is to provide independent and objective assurance to add value and improve operations. We serve as one of Bloomberg's critical lines of defence to protect our value and enable growth for a fast-paced technology company. Internal Audit partners with teams and leadership to mature Bloomberg's control environment, focusing on risk-based and practical recommendations. Internal Audit continuously evolves the audit model adapting to leading practices, innovation and an agile working model.
In this role, you will work closely with the Lead Auditors covering Bloomberg's global business, products, and services. You will be supporting the internal audit lifecycle and other team initiatives. Our risk-based audit plan will also provide you the opportunity to develop audit programs for evolving risks and new audit areas. This will involve partnering with audit team members and cross-functional teams to evaluate areas of governance and risk, make valuable recommendations on controls, and influence change.
Internal Audit uses a co-sourcing model, augmenting the skills and experience available internally with the global expertise and resources from a Big 4 firm.
Responsibilities
Execute audits using a combination of traditional and data-driven techniques to identify risks and areas for improvement
Provide recommendations on the design and operating effectiveness of controls that mitigate the highest risks of our organization
Contribute to data-driven assurance audit reports to leadership summarizing findings, root causes, and practical recommendations to enhance internal controls and operational effectiveness
Partner with Internal Audit team members, senior management and key stakeholders to monitor and influence timely remediation efforts, and provide guidance on risk management
Collaborate with Audit Leads and management to interpret the significance of findings, and make practical recommendations, clearly articulating the value of the audit program
Contribute ideas and feedback to enhance the internal audit methodology to increase overall efficiency and quality of internal audit delivery.
Stay up to date with relevant emerging trends and industry practices to proactively identify potential risks or areas for improvement
Provide guidance and support audit staff , promoting a culture of continuous improvement
You'll Need To Have
Professional qualification required, e.g., ACA, ACCA, CA, CISA
Have 3-7 years of post qualification internal audit experience, preferably as an Auditor in a relevant industry, such as, large global technology firm, large financial services organization or in a Big 4 professional services firm
Strong written and verbal communication skills (e.g., persuasion, influence, conflict resolution) with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of internal controls, internal controls framework and risk standards (e.g. COSO, ISO, NIST etc.)
Demonstrated professional judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Experience in applying modernized auditing techniques, with demonstrated analytical skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines
Ability to adapt standard best practices for internal audit considering our dynamic culture and environment
A passion for learning
Enthusiasm and self-motivation for our fast-paced, dynamic environment
We'd Love To See
Experience in performing assurance related work over software development, SaaS solutions, cloud, and data processes
Direct experience developing and executing large scale data analytic programs
Working knowledge of the 2nd line of defense functions (e.g. compliance, risk management).
Experience using a Bloomberg Terminal
About the Company
Bloomberg is a global leader in business and financial information, delivering trusted data, news, and insights that bring transparency, efficiency, and fairness to markets. The company helps connect influential communities across the global financial ecosystem via reliable technology solutions that enable our customers to make more informed decisions and foster better collaboration.
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