Internal Audit Associate (Client Service

Internal Audit Associate (Client Service)

Department: Financial Institutions Group - Internal Audit

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 25 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

In compliance with the Firm’s mission and values, the Internal Audit (IA) Associate works as a member of the Financial Institution Group’s (FIG) Internal Audit team to provide internal audit services to financial institution clients. Internal Audit Associate identifies and evaluates processes and risks to determine the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Under supervision, IA Associates are expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion based on their internal audit knowledge of processes, risks, controls, and regulations.

• Conduct audit work with integrity, due professional care, and professional skepticism while maintaining objectivity and avoiding conflicts of interest.
• Maintain confidentiality of information obtained during audits and use information prudently and only for authorized purposes.
• Immediately escape any impairments to independence or objectivity to the engagement lead or IA management.
• Assist in conducting risk-based engagements by identifying inherent and residual risks and evaluating the adequacy of governance, risk management, and control processes.
• Perform audit procedures in accordance with approved engagement objectives, scope, and methodology, ensuring work aligns with applicable laws, regulations, and regulatory guidance.
• Apply relevant Institute of Internal Auditor (IIA) Topical Requirements (e.g., cybersecurity, third party risk) when assigned, as determined by the engagement risk assessment.
• Support engagement planning by assisting in understanding business objectives, key processes, systems, and risks.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and complete work papers that provide sufficient, reliable, and relevant evidence to support audit conclusions.
• Execute audit testing in accordance with established methodologies and document results demonstrating conformance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
• Communicate audit observations professionally and factually, ensuring issues are supported by root cause analysis and aligned with risk impact.
• Assist in drafting audit findings and reports that clearly articulate condition, criteria, cause risk, and recommendation.
• Support monitoring and follow up of management action plans to assess whether agreed corrective actions effectively address identified risks.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance audit efficiency, quality, and stakeholder value.
• Participate in firm activities such as recruiting, in-house training, and other firm programs.
• Submit accurate time entries in the billing system at a minimum weekly prior to the Monday 9:00 am deadline.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent degree as determined by internal audit group leadership. CIA or CPA License preferred, CIA or CPA-eligible, or has a progressive plan toward passing the CIA or CPA exam in place
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving skills
• Experience performing financial, operational or system audits a plus
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment

Client Service, Productivity, Technical Knowledge, Business Acumen, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Verbal and Written Communication, Listening for Understanding, Attention to Details, Organization, Business Development, People Development, Teamwork, Flexibility

Majority of all assigned work is performed in a typical office environment. Requires extensive sitting with periodic…