Senior Internal IT Auditor Associate

Senior IT Internal Audit Associate Job Overview

A Senior IT Internal Audit Associate will assist the Internal Audit team to build interdepartmental relationships, conduct risk assessments, evaluate the effectiveness of applicable processes and controls, and report the results and findings to process owners. They will also assist in other ad hoc procedures and tasks. This individual will assist the company in accomplishing its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, internal control, and corporate governance in the IT systems and infrastructure.

The Internal Audit department at SILAC is responsible for providing assurance to management and the board of directors on the effectiveness of risk management, internal controls, and corporate governance. Additionally, Internal Audit adds value by working with stakeholders to improve processes as needed.

• IT Audits
  - Conduct operational, compliance, and financial audits of the company's IT systems, functions, and departments in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) and professional standards for the professional practice of internal auditing.
• IT Risk Management Audit
  - Conduct audit procedures for the purpose of improving IT risk management processes, strengthening internal controls, identifying ineffective processes, and enhancing corporate governance.
• Time management
  - Effectively manage audit projects and resources both individually and as part of a team.
• MAR Audit
  - Assists in the execution of the annual Model Audit Rule (MAR) audit.
• IT Control Testing
  - Documents and evaluates the design and effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting in IT systems.
• Remediation Consulting
  - Develops and communicates audit findings to the Internal Audit Manager and works with process owners and managers to develop and implement remediation plans.
• As Needed Investigations
  - Conduct ad hoc analysis and investigations when necessary to resolve issues and mitigate risks as they become known.
• External Auditors
  - Assist external auditors and regulators with requests for IT documentation and information as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, accounting, or related field, with two to four years of work experience in IT auditing; or any combination of education, professional training, or work experience that demonstrates ability to perform the job.
• Intermediate knowledge and skill in applying internal auditing and IT principles and practices, management principles, and preferred business practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and relationship building skills.
• Strong proficiency with working with data through Microsoft Excel and other analytical tools.
• Detail-oriented with ability to be accurate and complete tasks correctly.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and meet time standards.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Master’s degree in information systems, accounting, or related field.
• Experience with in the life, health, or property and casualty insurance industry.
• Experience with IT audit software applications (i.e., IBM, SAGE).
• Previous auditing experience in financial services or insurance industries.
• Previous auditing experience with integrated IT audits.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT audit tools like ACL, IDEA, and Microsoft SQL.
• Experience in IT risk assessment and control testing.
• Experience with COBIT and NIST IT frameworks.
• Professional certifications or actively working towards certifications (CISA, CISM, CRISC, etc.).