Equus Software · 20 hours ago
Internal Audit and Advisory Lead (930934)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
5+ years expEquus is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America, and they are seeking an Internal Audit & Advisory Lead. The role involves delivering risk-focused internal audit engagements and providing advisory support to enhance business processes and control environments across operations in the US and Canada.
ComputerSoftware
Responsibilities
Internal audit delivery
Lead end to end internal audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up
Develop risk aligned audit scopes, objectives, and work programs
Coordinate and oversee co sourced audit resources to ensure high quality outcomes
Prepare audit workpapers in accordance with approved methodology and maintain a strong body of audit evidence
Monitor and report on the implementation of agreed audit actions
Support the Internal Audit Manager in developing the annual audit plan
Contribute to global continuous improvement initiatives across methodology, reporting, and use of data analytics
Provide coaching, guidance, and quality assurance for co sourced teams as required
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and internal audit leading practices
Collaborate with business units to document, assess, and enhance business processes
Identify inefficiencies, control gaps, and improvement opportunities, providing practical, value adding recommendations
Facilitate workshops and interviews to map processes and gather stakeholder insights
Support the business in developing risk registers, control matrices, and improved control standards
Assist stakeholders in defining, implementing, and embedding effective internal controls
Identify key risks across core business processes and assess the effectiveness of existing controls
Provide guidance on risk and control concepts and support continuous improvement in risk management practices
Build trusted relationships with executives, process owners, and functional leads across the region
Act as a trusted advisor on risk, controls, and process optimisation
Support capability uplift efforts on risk, controls, and governance topics
Communicate complex issues clearly and influence stakeholders towards sustainable solutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline
5–7+ years of experience in internal audit, risk management, or process improvement within a corporate environment or professional services
Demonstrated experience leading audits and delivering advisory or process improvement outcomes
Experience in business process mapping, risk assessment, and control evaluation
Strong understanding of risk management, internal control frameworks, and audit methodologies
Highly collaborative with the ability to build credibility and trust quickly
Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to challenge the status quo
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distil complex issues into clear, actionable insights
Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgement, and navigate ambiguity
High levels of ethics, objectivity, professionalism, and due care
Advanced Microsoft Office skills
Experience facilitating workshops in process analysis or risk assessment
Preferred
Professional certification such as CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent (highly regarded)
Exposure to co sourced audit delivery models is desirable
Experience with data analytics tools is advantageous
Benefits
Extensive learning opportunities
Networking programs
Company
Equus Software
Equus Software is a computer software company that provides cloud-based technology and mobility solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mark Thomas
Co-Founder, Executive Chairman
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