[Remote] Internal Audit and Advisory Lead (930934)

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Equus 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. 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 Skills • 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 • 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 Overview • Equus Software is a computer software company that provides cloud-based technology and mobility solutions. It was founded in 1999, and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado, USA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://equusoft.com. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job