Internal Audit Associate

Syntax’s Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) function is looking for a new / recent graduate to join as an Associate on the Internal Audit team. We are looking for someone who will thrive in complex and diverse work environment to join a team of high performing professionals. The selected individual will have the opportunity to be heavily involved in various internal audit projects and have direct interaction with various functions at Syntax.

The associate will be involved in (but not limited to) the following activities : Work directly with the Senior Manager of Internal Audit to execute a risk-based internal audit plan that evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over Syntax’s financial processes and systems Assist with coordinating and facilitating control walkthrough meetings with process owners from each business unit and assist in creation of end-to-end process narratives / process diagrams based on the understanding of the process Assist with analyzing processes to identify key risks and controls within the process Perform testing of internal controls based on defined test procedures and document the results of the testing performed Assist to identify and report on control weaknesses, and objectively assess the severity and materiality of the issues and their potential impact on Syntax’s business while presenting them in a clear, concise and professional way

What you will bring : Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or relevant degree Enrollment into CPA / CPC program preferred Fluent in English for both written and verbal communication required Prior experience working in internal audit or financial reporting roles preferred Intermediate excel skills required Critical thinking and strong analytical skills to evaluate areas of risks and develop appropriate solutions Be able to work independently in a remote setting and effectively prioritize multiple tasks with competing deadline