Senior 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.   Senior Audit AssociateAbout JLLWe are JLL—a leading professional services and investment management firm specializing in real estate. We shape the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. As a Fortune 500 company, we help real estate owners, occupiers and investors achieve their business ambitions. We have operations in over 80 countries and a global workforce of over 100,000 individuals. We believe a diverse and inclusive culture is one where everyone succeeds. That is why we are committed to creating an environment where we all feel welcomed, valued, and empowered to achieve our full potential. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we will let you in on a secret: there is no such thing as a "perfect" candidate. JLL is a place where everyone can grow no matter how they identify or what background they bring with them.About GIAThe Global 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.Senior Audit AssociateWe are seeking internal audit professionals to join our growing Gurugram team that will execute fieldwork 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 Senior Audit Associates apply a disciplined investigative approach to audit engagements while continually building internal audit execution and methodology expertise.ResponsibilitiesParticipates in integrated, risk-based operational, compliance, technology, and financial audits and/or projects designed to enhance and protect organizational value and effectively collaborates with a geographically diverse teamUnderstands the relationship between business strategies and risks and the effectiveness of associated control activities (e.g., internal control design, risk management and governance) and applies a risk-based approach to achieve audit test objectivesExecutes audit procedures in conformance with GIA quality standards, policies, and procedures to provide assurance and identify risks, issues and/or best practices, with some supervisionEvaluates 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, with some supervisionEvaluates business process data to identify opportunities to achieve audit objectives through the development of audit analyticsConducts other audit plan activities, including continuous business 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 performed.Maintains internal audit competency through ongoing professional development including data literacy skillsManages assigned audit activities from simultaneous audit projects for different audit managers or directors, escalates issues or roadblocks appropriatelyEfficiently manage routine client status meetings, audit requests, and other administrative tasksSounds like you? to apply you need to have:Abilities / SkillsProblem Solving – Ability to define, clarify and propose solutions that align to audit methodologyAttention to Detail- Execution of the task-in-hand with accuracy avoiding needless correctionsIntellectual Curiosity- Natural desire to learn new things and independently pursue a stronger understanding of the topicPersonal Courage- Uphold GIA principles of independence and objectivity while identifying when escalation is neededEffective Communication (verbal and written)- Ability to communicate to stakeholders the role of internal audit and translate audit terminology into digestible language to aide in business adoption.Education & ExperienceAt least graduate degree, in Accounting, Finance or related business fieldThree to five years of internal audit (or relevant public accounting) experience with global MNCs, with a strong emphasis on the execution of audit testing procedures, and quality work-paper documentation in conformance with internal audit (or relevant) methodologyExperience with broader capabilities, such as risk assessments and monitoring activities, a plusAwareness and exposure to fundamentals of internal audit, risk and controls including the IIA's International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF) and COSO Internal Control – Integrated Framework Principles and enterprise risk management principlesRelevant Professional certification (CA, CPA, CIA, CISA) or desire to obtain, is a plusWhat we can do for you:At JLL, we make sure that you become the best version of yourself by helping you realise your full potential in an entrepreneurial and inclusive work environment. We will empower your ambitions through our dedicated Total Rewards Program, competitive pay and benefits package.Apply todayLocation: On-site –Gurugram, HRScheduled Weekly Hours:40If 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. We take our responsibility to protect the personal information provided to us seriously. Generally the personal information we collect from you are for the purposes of processing in connection with JLL's recruitment process. We endeavour to keep your personal information secure with appropriate level of security and keep for as long as we need it for legitimate business or legal reasons. 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