Job Description

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. What You\'ll Bring: Lead audit planning, fieldwork (testing and documentation), and reporting for domestic and international locations Interact with the Company\'s external auditors and provide assistance as needed during the SOX control testing processes, including attending walkthrough meetings and performing testing on their behalf Evaluate compliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards Build collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (appropriate levels of management) Work closely with process owners/control owners and cross-functional teams (US and International) to provide ongoing support and ensure controls are designed and implemented effectively Execute special projects and process improvements on ad-hoc basis Up to 10% travel to both domestic and international locations Participate in annual risk assessment process and SOX scoping assist in the development of the 3 year audit plan Prior to and during each audit, become familiar with the business processes and be able to articulate the audit objectives and purpose of work performed. Based on established audit scope and objectives, identify and document the key control objectives and develop the necessary audit test procedures at the direction of GAA management. Lead opening meetings with process owners over routine audits. Possess excellent time management skills plan workload appropriately and demonstrate the ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously Confidently lead meetings to discuss audit issues with finance management, ensuring their understanding of associated risks, root causes, and the actions needed to remediate Review written draft audit reports for routine audits on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls evaluated clearly articulate and provide context on any issues identified during closing meetings with management Establish strong working relationships with various teams across the organization and work cohesively with both domestic and international GAA teammates Operate autonomously and manage tasks at hand without manager intervention Take ownership of the assigned tasks and interact with other GAA members in working towards Departmental goals Impact You\'ll Make: 3-5 years of public accounting auditing or relevant internal audit experience A bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Data Analytics, or related fields Certification of CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) Sarbanes-Oxley compliance experience Working knowledge of internal control concepts, US GAAP, PCAOB, SOX 404, and COSO Proficiency with technology including MS Office applications experience with analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, or Tableau is a plus Ability to understand complex financial accounting systems and processes Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills, positive attitude and an eagerness to learn Ability to work as a team as well as independently Ability to deal with ambiguity and imperfect information Ability to handle multiple projects keeping due dates in mind, demonstrating project management skills Close attention to detail, strong sense of organization, proactive attitude and critical thinking skills Good analytical, organizational, and problem solving skills Contribution of ideas for process improvements and solutions to moderately complex problems Acts as a leader with junior staff members, providing coaching and regular feedback to encourage growth and improvement Ability to adapt to changing landscapes and processes 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 function, performing consulting activity to add 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. GAA 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. In addition, the group also maintains a strong collaboration with the company\'s external auditor to perform management\'s SOX testing activities in an efficient manner. As a Consultant, 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 financial reporting processes. The Consultant 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 Consultant is responsible for leading the preliminary planning, audit execution, and reporting on all audit engagements. In addition, the Consultant works with the management (process owners and GAA) in developing risk mitigation strategies and promoting compliance with policies, standard operating procedures, and best practices. TransUnion Job Title Specialist III, Audit and Advisory

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