IT Auditor; Federal Audit

What To Expect When You Join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through various perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

Position Summary:

Sikich is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented auditing professional with strong leadership and information technology skills. This role is contingent upon award of contract. This position requires an active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain this level of clearance.

• Conduct testing to determine the effectiveness of IT controls.
• Prepare work products, including work papers, findings, reports, and other written deliverables, in accordance with auditing standards and firm guidelines.
• Own assigned work areas.
• Execute tasks for assigned work areas in accordance with an internally developed schedule that ensures the completion of tasks with sufficient time for secondary review and submission to client in accordance with contractual deadlines.
• Leverage technology, including data analysis tools and AI, to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of audit procedures.
• Meet expectations for attendance, punctuality, and company/client deadlines and abide by all company policies.
• Actively participate in formal and informal training to continuously grow technical and non-technical competencies.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Information Systems degree is preferred.
• CISA preferred.
• Prior audit internship/work experience or advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Minimum active Secret clearance or ability to obtain and maintain a clearance.

• National Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) SP 800‑53, Security and Privacy Controls for Information Systems and Organizations.
• Government Accountability Office’s (GAO’s) Government Auditing Standards (GAS).
• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants’ (AICPA’s) AU-Cs.
• GAO/Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency (CIGIE) Financial Audit Manual (FAM).
• GAO Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM).
• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Bulletin 24‑02, Audit Requirements for Federal Financial Statements (as amended).
• Other requirements for federal reporting and accounting, such as U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) bulletins and circulars, the U.S. Standard General Ledger (USSGL), etc.

• Servant Leader – You are hyper focused on engaging employees, fostering their development, and building a positive culture.
• Solutions Focus – You see opportunities in every business problem and can develop, articulate, and implement solutions.
• Collaborative – You are a relationship builder across all levels of the organization and across all business units.
• Trustworthy – You do what you say, and you follow through on commitments, acting with integrity, consistency, and credibility.
• Impact & Influence Thinker – You gain support for ideas, proposals, and solutions, and get others to act, with or without formal authority, to advance initiatives/objectives.

Sikich is a global company specializing in Accounting, Advisory, and Technical professional services. With employees across the globe, Sikich ranks as one of the largest professional services companies in the United States. Our comprehensive skillsets, obtained over decades of experience as entrepreneurs, business owners and industry innovators, allow us to provide insights and transformative strategies to help strengthen every dimension of our clients’ businesses.

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