What are the responsibilities and job description for the Risk Advisory Associate (2025) - Bethesda, MD position at PKFOD?
The Risk Advisory Associate will be required to perform a broad range of Risk Advisory tasks. This individual will assist the managers and/or senior managers in engagement planning, execution of test plans, report writing and review of final reports. The position will get exposure to multiple industries and varies services. Projects include SOC attestation, SOX, internal audit, compliance projects, and operation reviews.
Responsibilities:
- Performs operational and compliance audits and various Risk Advisory engagements (i.e. SOC reports, SOX, etc.).
- Documents business processes within process narratives or flowcharts, identifying risks and mitigating controls.
- Identifies control gaps and test the design and operational effectiveness of existing controls.
- Formulates clear and concise conclusions on internal controls and business processes and efficiencies.
- Prepares detailing findings and recommendations.
- Participates in Risk Advisory engagement exit meetings.
- Keeps abreast of regulations, industry, and information technology changes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from an accredited college or university required.
- Performing internal control, compliance, internal audit, consulting, or risk services.
- Pursuing CPA certification is desired.
- Proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel to client locations as needed. Mostly local travel.
PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies, LLP (“PKFOD”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFOD partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFOD on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFOD through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFOD is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFOD.
We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.
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