Internal Audit and Controls Professional - Salaried

Professionals (i.e., Consultants) at Jefferson Wells are the driving force for our success.  They bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to our various service offerings and are responsible for delivering service on assigned client engagements within their unique area of expertise. Professionals follow the Jefferson Wells’ methodology and service excellence standards while working with clients.  Professionals are known for their diverse industry and management experience, ability to grasp and analyze challenging client requirements, and ability to work on a team or independently to deliver exceptional results.  Other key success factors include:
- High level expertise, knowledge and experience
- Deep understanding of our client’s business, financial, and technological processes
- Expertise in Thought Leadership, Project Solution and Professional Resources Support services 
- Ability to identify and communicate solutions to complex, time-critical or recurring business issues
- Experience in cost savings and business performance improvement
 
Professionals understand the Jefferson Wells’ engagement methodology and service quality practices and apply them to all client
engagements including, but not limited to: 
- Identifying and/or initiating an engagement scope; 
- Becoming familiar with our client’s business process and environment;
- Providing clear, concise and appropriate documentation of work performed;
- Preparing internal and external status reports that communicate deliverables, progress and results;
- Researching various finance and technological issues in a wide range of industries;
- Advising on best practices in various finance and technological environments in a wide range of industries; and
- Working closely with other professionals and managers to promptly resolve client issues
 
An Internal Audit & Controls professional works under the general supervision of the Director while completing assigned projects and maintaining the appropriate level of utilization.  The professional is accountable for performing services at Jefferson Wells’ clients that include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Construction Audit and Advisory Services
- Contract Compliance
- Enterprise Risk Assessment and Management Services
- Financial Institution Internal Audits and Other Financial Institution Services
- Financial Reporting Audits
- Fraud and Forensic Investigations
- Information Technology Audits
- Internal Audit Co-Sourcing and Outsourcing
- Operational Audits
- Regulatory Compliance Audits
- Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance Work
 
Jefferson Wells (www.jeffersonwells.com) delivers professional services in the areas of internal audit and controls, technology risk management, tax, and finance and accounting-related services. The firm’s unique, agile structure aligns experienced professionals with proven processes to deliver pragmatic and cost-effective results. Headquartered in Milwaukee, Jefferson Wells serves clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide. Jefferson Wells is an independently operating, wholly owned subsidiary of Manpower Inc. (NYSE: MAN).


Bachelor's degree in relevant subject area required (accounting, auditing, finance, etc.)
MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
Minimum five (5) years applicable experience required with at least one (1) year of internal audit experience and the balance of experience in financial statement auditing/preparation/reporting, operational auditing, internal controls and/or Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance
Certification (CIA, CPA/CA, CISA, CFE) preferred
Experience working in a professional services environment preferred
Analytic ability to identify problems and arrive at practical solutions
Strong communication skills
Willingness and ability to travel Additional Information:Travel Percentage: 100%