Senior Auditor


Company:: Moody''s Corporation
Location:: New York City, NY
Job Type:: Full Time



Posted:: 1/24/2013

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Job Description

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Plan and execute financial, operational and SOX audits for Moody's ratings and analytics businesses in accordance with the internal audit plan, departmental requirements, and the Institute of Internal Auditors standards.

Develop a complete understanding of Moody's ratings and analytics business, current accounting, compliance and operating policies. Assist Internal Audit management with defining and updating the annual and long-range internal audit programs based on associated financial, operational and compliance risks.

Execute internal audit and SOX activities with the following responsibilities:

- Plan and communicate the detailed scope of audits and SOX activities;

- Supervise & develop staff auditors. Oversee supplemental 3rd party internal audit professionals;

- Ensure timely completion of audits and SOX activities;

- Communicate all aspects of engagement results / findings timely from the closing meeting to the final report; and

- Assist with continually updating Internal Audit and SOX policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting with approximately 3-7 years of Big 4 Accounting firm and / or private industry experience.
CPA and / or Chartered Accountancy required. Ideal candidate will have the following abilities and characteristics:

* Ability to think critically and exercise sound judgment. Fully explores problems and/or opportunities and provides solutions proactively.

* Focus on results with a sense of urgency;

* Excellent written, verbal and strong interpersonal skills;

* Listens effectively;

* Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team in a fast paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously;

* Ability and willingness to learn and develop others;

* Ability to travel 20% (domestic & international);

* Understanding and experience of a global organization; and

* Proficiency in a financial system: PeopleSoft Financials highly desirable.

Moody's Internal Audit function is a trusted partner across all levels of the organization. We are known as a function that first understands the business, then applies that knowledge to provide objective guidance.

MIS and MSS Candidates are asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody's Policy for Securities Trading. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.

Moody's is an equal opportunity employer.

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