Specialist II, Audit and Advisory

TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice What We'll Bring: At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. As part of our 2020 transformation journey, we became Global Audit & Advisory (GAA), formerly Internal Audit. The Global Audit & Advisory team is an independent and objective assurance and consulting activity that is-guided by a philosophy of adding value to improve the operations of TU. GAA assists the organization in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's risk management, control, and governance processes. Global Audit & Advisory collaborates with Business Unit and Functional leadership and their Associates in developing strong, professional, and independent relationships to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the business to enable value added recommendations that improve efficiency and effectiveness. As a Specialist I, you will have the opportunity to learn about the systems, products, strategies, and people at TransUnion in relation to how the internal control framework operates over operational and regulatory processes. The Specialist I supports the audit cycle in performing audit engagements throughout the organization by participating on an audit team or individually under the direction of Global Audit & Advisory Department management. A Specialist I participates in the preliminary planning, audit execution, and reporting on all audit engagements. In addition, the Specialist I works with the manager in developing risk mitigation strategies and promoting compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices. What You'll Bring: • This role primarily focuses on US compliance audits but may also provide exposure to financial audit projects. • Evaluation of compliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards. • Obtain, analyze, and evaluate regulatory laws, process flows and documentation. Participate in audit planning and attend process walkthroughs, take diligent notes throughout, and based on the understanding create process flows and narratives. • Based on established audit scope and objectives, identify, and document key risk and control objectives and develop the necessary audit test procedures at the direction of GAA management. • Perform audit test procedures for assigned compliance audits and promptly raise any potential audit issues found in testing to GAA management. Produce high quality audit workpapers that support the conclusions reached. • • Identify areas of improvements and communicate concerns to management. • Assist in preparing written audit reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls evaluated. • Participation in special projects as assigned Impact You'll Make: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude, and an eagerness to learn. • Ability to work on a high-performing team as well as independently. • Close attention to detail, strong sense of organization and critical thinking skills. • Demonstrated abilities in analysis and problem solving. • A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related fields. • Ability to understand complex operational systems and processes. • Knowledge about data analysis and experience with analytical tools is highly preferred. • Strong understanding of compliance risks and controls. • Working knowledge of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is preferred. • Minimum 2 years of public accounting auditing or relevant internal audit experience. • Certification of CPA or CIA (or actively working towards). • Willing to work in the office during office hours at least twice a week. This is a hybrid position and involves regular performance of job responsibilities virtually as well as in-person at an assigned TU office location for a minimum of two days a week. TransUnion Job Title Specialist II, Audit and Advisory Beware of scams tied to potential career opportunities. If you received a link, email, text or social media communication you weren’t expecting from TransUnion, take a moment to confirm the relevant information. Be wary when providing personal information. Contact careers@transunion.com or (312) 258-1717 for assistance. View TransUnion's Job Applicant Privacy Notice TransUnion is a global information and insights company with over 12,000 associates operating in more than 30 countries. We make trust possible by ensuring each person is reliably represented in the marketplace. We do this with a Tru™ picture of each person: an actionable view of consumers, stewarded with care. 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