Internal Audit Consultant

At Wipfli, people count
The way you think makes you different. At Wipfli, we embrace that.
Our inclusive culture provides a space for everyone to have a voice. Our growing number of DEI resource groups celebrate diversity and champion awareness throughout Wipfli.
We're also focused on helping you achieve success with balance. From hybrid schedules and flexible time off to training programs and mental wellness initiatives, we take care of our team.
If you want to be in an environment where you can grow, feed your curiosity and make a difference, Wipfli is the place for you.
This candidate needs to reside in Southern Wisconsin and have the ability to travel to client locations
Responsibilities:
Are you interested in helping companies understand their risks and controls? How about a role with an equal mix number crunching and direct client contact? Consider learning more about the Risk Advisory Services group at Wipfli. Our consultants work closely with our clients to go beyond checklists and routine to bring perspective and add value to the client's operations. The work is both challenging and rewarding, providing you with an opportunity to make an immediate impact within business consulting.
More specifically, this role would generally include the following experiences:

• Obtain and analyze client information and data
• Evaluate whether controls are designed appropriately and operate effectively
• Interview and collaborate with personnel at all levels within the client organization
• Identify areas of concern, formulate recommendations for improvement, and effectively share this information with others (both verbally and written)
• Contribute to an internal team culture where we "work hard/play hard" and "teamwork makes the dream work"

Experienced hires would contribute as noted above, plus:

• Managing client engagements, to include planning, scheduling, and ensuring timely completion of projects
• Answer questions from less experienced team members
• Provide proactive assistance and consultative advice to clients
• Complete initial reviews of testing documentation prepared by consultants
• Participate in other team initiatives, including industry events, business development training, process improvement projects, etc

Qualifications:

• Consultant I/II: 0-3 years of experience required. Familiarity with internal controls, accounting, finance and/or banking preferred.
• Senior Consultant: 3-5+ years of experience at a professional services firm and/or experience in internal audit/risk management
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; able to communicate effectively with both technical and business partners as well as executive management
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a high volume, high paced dynamic environment

Wipfli is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All candidates will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Wipfli is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or participate in our recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected]
Wipfli cares about our associates and offers a variety of benefits to support their well-being. Highlights include 8 health plan options (both HMO & PPO plans), dental and vision coverage, opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential Firm contribution and an Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits include firm-sponsored basic life and short and long-term disability coverage, a 401(k) savings plan & profit share as well as Firm matching contribution, well-being incentive, education & certification assistance, flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, family formation benefits, cell phone reimbursement, and travel rewards. Voluntary benefit offerings include critical illness & accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D. Eligibility for all benefits programs is dependent on annual hours expectation, position status/level and location. Wipfli offers flexibility for many positions to be performed remotely; please discuss your work preferences with your recruiter during the interview process.
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