Internal Audit Associate

JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way.  Our people at JLL and JLL Technologies are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people  and empowering them to  thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong.  Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward.   Internal Audit Associate Location: WarsawWork model: hybrid (1-2 days working from the Warsaw Spire office)Type of contract: contract of employment About GIAGlobal Internal Audit (GIA) team's vision is to provide superior, curated internal audit services, protecting the JLL brand and enabling the business to thrive.  GIA accomplishes this by delivering independent and objective assurance and advisory products and services. With teams located around the globe, GIA is aligned to the JLL business lines to optimize effective execution of audits. Internal Audit Associate, Global Internal AuditGIA aspires to provide best in class audit services. We are seeking an Internal Audit Associate to join our Warsaw team to support internal audit engagements for business lines across the globe. Candidates should possess knowledge of IIA standards and have experience in executing audit work across all stages of an audit lifecycle. Audit Associates apply a disciplined investigative approach to audit engagements, primarily performing audit procedures supporting the fieldwork phase of audits under the supervision of Audit Managers, while continually building internal audit expertise. ResponsibilitiesParticipates in integrated risk-based technology, operational, and compliance audit engagements designed to enhance and protect organizational valueUnderstands the relationship between business strategies & risks and the effectiveness levels of associated control activities (e.g. internal control design, risk management & governance), including risk-based assuranceExecutes audit procedures in conformance with GIA quality standards, policies, and procedures to provide assurance and identify risks, issues and/or best practices, with supervisionEvaluates IT and business processes for compliance with internal policies and procedures, business goals/priorities, contractual requirements and/or applicable laws and regulationsSummarizes audit testing results, performs root cause analysis of issues, drafts audit findings and communicates to management, under supervision of senior/managerUnderstands data analytics and is familiar with basic requirements for developing audit analytics over business process dataConducts other audit plan activities, including continuous business and risk monitoring, updates to audit entity-level risk assessments, audit issue tracking and validation of management actions and escalation of issues to senior/managerUses audit tool (TeamMate) to document audit work contemporaneously when procedures are performedMaintains internal audit competency, data literacy skills, and awareness of emerging technology trends, industry risks and the organization's IT and business risks through ongoing professional development, personal curiosity, and business monitoringManages assigned audit activities from simultaneous audit projects for different Audit Managers or Audit Directors, escalating issues or roadblocks appropriatelyEfficiently manages routine client status meetings, audit requests, and other administrative tasksActively participates in conversations about risks and controls within assigned engagements and as part of team and departmental discussionsAbilities / SkillsTechnical Knowledge- Demonstrate knowledge of Institute of Internal Audit standards, and knowledge of risks associated with logical security, IT general and application controls, and systems development methodologyData Literacy – Familiarity with data analytics and Artificial Intelligence technologies including the research, collection, analysis, and understanding of complex data, and the ability to assist with the integration of analytics across audit engagements.Problem Solving – Ability to define, clarify and propose application/workflow solutions using technical experience and judgment that align to audit methodologyAttention to Detail - Executes the task-in-hand with accuracy avoiding needless corrections and driving quality of own work while adhering to set guidelines and policiesIntellectual Curiosity - Natural desire to learn new tools and to independently pursue a stronger understanding of data topicsEffective Communication (verbal and written) - Ability to communicate to stakeholders the role of internal audit and translate audit terminology into digestible languageInterpersonal – Explains complex information to others in straightforward situations; works well in a geographically diverse team environment and takes guidance/direction from indirect leaders or peers Education & ExperienceUndergraduate Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related business fieldA relevant professional certification or desire to attain a plus; CISA, CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalentAt least two years of internal audit (or relevant public accounting) experience, with a strong emphasis on the execution of audit testing procedures, and quality work-paper documentation in conformance with internal audit standardsKnowledge of and/or exposure to fundamental internal audit, risk, and compliance principles and concepts, including the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF), NIST, COBIT,  and COSO Internal Control-Integrated Framework PrinciplesLocation: –Warsaw, POLIf this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all of the requirements.  We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the tableJLL Privacy NoticeJones Lang LaSalle (JLL), together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading global provider of real estate and investment management services. 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