IT Senior, Technology Risk Assurance

Job-:
Generalist

Location:

Chicago, IL, United States;
Oak Brook, IL, United States;
Rosemont, IL, United States

Schedule:

Full time Posted:
Closes:

Job Summary:

The Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for assisting in the planning of the IT audit engagement and executing the IT risk assessment and control evaluation to determine impact of controls on financial audit procedures. In this role, the Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance will be charged with designing and executing procedures to understand and test the client IT environment and related IT general controls (ITGCs) including, but not limited to, IT system logical access, change management, and IT operational controls, as well as testing business process controls, key reports, and information produced by entity (IPE) for various client industry environments.

Additionally, the Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance will be responsible for providing training, mentoring and technical guidance to IS Assurance Associates.

Job Duties:

Risk and Controls Focus Applies knowledge and understanding of IT risks and controls by:

Understanding and documenting client environments and the impact that IT has on related audit risks

Identifying controls that help mitigate the risks associated with IT in relation to the client environment

Obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client control environment, designing test procedures, conducting, and documenting tests of controls

Documenting results of procedures, as well as deficiencies, and assessing the impact of these procedures on the overall financial reporting control environment

Reading and reviewing client information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the work papers, and appropriate testing is performed

Identifying complex issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution

Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency

Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management

Professional Competence Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:

Applying knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of professional skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals

Applying auditing standards and methodology to various client situations

Identifying complex issues, including deviations, and working through complex situations collaboratively with the team and client, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed

Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and providing counsel to the members of the audit team Preparing and communicating results of procedures to the client Other Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:

Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk and controls, and designing and executing procedures to evaluate them Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations

Reading and reviewing clients’ information and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the work papers and through appropriate testing

Applying BDO methodology, industry standards and guidance, and new pronouncements to client…