IT Assurance Experienced Senior, Technology Risk Assurance

IT Assurance Experienced Senior, Technology Risk Assurance

An Assurance Experienced Senior, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for planning the IS audit process and completing testing and analysis of client software systems. In this role, the Senior will document and test general controls in a wide range of technology environments to analyze system security and access controls, backup recovery procedures, and IS organization and administration practices.

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
• Identifies opportunities to utilize computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes‑Oxley Act requirements
• Communicates to the client areas to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and/or increase efficiency
• Identifies key risks and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence
• Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management
• Plans and executes the IS audit work on assigned engagements
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non‑complex clients
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls
• Documents controls, tests performed and results
• Prepares work papers in the required format
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non‑complex client environment
• Other duties as required

• Supervises the day‑to‑day workload of IS Assurance Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product
• Ensures IS Assurance Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources
• Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Associates
• Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Associates, as appropriate

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required

• Master’s in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi‑task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline‑driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Able to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Intermediate knowledge of internal controls
• Ability to travel up to 30%

• Four (4) or more years of experience in information systems and operational auditing, required
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, required
• Prior experience working within a public accounting and internal auditing environment, preferred
• Prior experience performing general and application control reviews, preferred

• CPA, CISA, CISSP and/or CFE certification, preferred

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

California: $85,000 – $115,000
Illinois: $85,000 – $115,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $85,000 – $115,000

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