IT Audit Associate

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POSITION SUMMARY:

IT Assurance Associate

An IT Assurance Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
• Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
• Participating in recruiting efforts as needed.
• To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. - billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)
• Participating in other business development activities as appropriate

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
• Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC's.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
• Information Security experience or information security training is required.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.
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