Audit Associate

1 week ago


London, UK, United Kingdom DP World Full time

Audit Associate


DP World have an exciting opportunity for an Audit Associate to join us. Reporting to our Group Manager – Audit Services, Quality and Excellence, this role is responsible for providing tactical and strategic analytical audit operational support to the DP World Group Internal Audit team. We are looking for a dynamic and talented individual to contribute to our transformation into a world class internal audit department.


NOTE: this role will be based in our Regional Head Office in Victoria, London and is a hybrid opportunity.


Key Accountabilities


Internal Audit Support


  • Assist in executing the pre-planning + discovery phase of each audit through effective and timely communications with auditees.
  • Work with audit team in planning audit activities incl. setup of audit files, scheduling etc.
  • Assist in developing RCMs and audit work programmes at the request of the GIA team.
  • Participate in continuous auditing projects across high-risk areas in the business.
  • Perform all assigned audit duties in manner that reflects the highest professional standards and complies with the guidelines of the Institute of Internal Auditors.


Audit Issue follow-up


  • Support GIA management and conduct audit issue follow up with all BUs across group through AIMS as directed by the GIA team incl. subsequent reporting (e.g. AC reporting, monthly dashboards etc.
  • Work with lead auditors to facilitate the review evidence submitted by auditees to support the closure of issues and ensure timely corroboration and remote testing of closed issues.


Projects


  • Perform research as directed by GIA team using internal/external source material.
  • Participate in and provide support on existing department projects (e.g. COE, FIA, GAP etc).
  • Provide project status updates to management through relevant means (e.g. through ARGUS).


Controls and Compliance


  • Support GIA management in the rollout and compliance with DP World controls self-assessment across all ROs and BUs (MICS reporting) including but not limited to collation, liaison and follow up with ROs and BUs on action plans, ensuring completeness, consistency, and timely upload of relevant data.
  • Develop regular MICS reporting to key stakeholders including Audit Committee and Group Internal Audit as minimum.


Quality Assurance


  • Run QA (IQA + Cold Reviews) projects at the direction of management and report back on areas of improvement.
  • Ensure the department is always ready for an EQA to be performed.
  • Online Audit & Risk Management System (ARMS)
  • Administer, manage, and maintain ARMS - the reporting tool used to capture BU and RO policy compliance, fraud risks, risk management, core control compliance (“MICS”) and audit issues across the Group.


Methodology and Governance


  • Administer the GIA Procedures Manual and other department SOPs, Guidelines etc.
  • Communicate methodology and other procedural changes to the GIA team.
  • Collate and manage RCMs and audit programmes developed for each audit.


Reporting


  • Prepare metrics for monitoring, evaluating, benchmarking and reporting on relevant audit data.
  • Track status and prepare monthly reporting for all department KPIS against internal audit planning/fieldwork/reporting and implementing initiatives to drive improvement in performance by team.
  • Create and disseminate regular, detailed and accurate Audit Dashboards (reports of key audit metrics) to Executive Management.
  • Prepare internal monthly audit department activity report/dashboard to Chief Internal Auditor and audit teams.


Qualifications, Experience and Skills


Qualifications


  • BSc/BA Degree plus 2-5 years directly related work experience.
  • Certification/designation in Audit or willingness to pursue such designation (e.g. CIA / ACCA).


Experience & Skills


  • Big 4 or multinational experience preferable.
  • Experienced in performing and managing multiple projects with tight deadlines.
  • Understanding of COSO and risk assessment practices and experience in applying them to develop, collate, analyse risk data and report to various stakeholders.
  • Experience in working with audit management information systems.
  • Experience in logistics and supply chain industry beneficial but not essential.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to work accurately essential.
  • Strong reasoning skills: comparing audit/risk data to standards, analysing audit information for patterns and relationships; skilled in organising audit data in a systemic way to optimise efficiency and minimise duplication of effort.
  • Expert in Microsoft Excel; Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint; Basic level skills with MS Access or equivalent.
  • Ability to maximise use of databases, analyse data and create useful reports/tools.
  • Curiosity to identify ways to do things better.
  • Thrives in a high-performance culture, with a “can do” attitude, be willing to take on broader projects, think proactively and possess good business sense and judgment.


About DP World


Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.


With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 115,000 employees from 160 nationalities, spanning 78 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.


We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.


What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.


DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.


We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.


WE MAKE TRADE FLOW

TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.



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