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Senior IT Audit Associate – Digital Risk Services
Elliott Davis. Execute and lead key components of IT audit, technology risk, and assurance engagements .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in IT Audit, Technology Risk Assessment, and Internal Controls, with a strong ability to evaluate and test IT General Controls and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in managing audit engagements, developing recommendations, and coaching junior team members.
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IT AuditTechnology Risk AssessmentSOX 404 ComplianceCISA CertificationAudit Workpapers Preparation
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Hard Skills
IT General ControlsProcess WalkthroughsControl Design EvaluationAutomated Controls TestingSOC 1 and SOC 2 EvaluationAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementDocumentation of FindingsTechnology Risk PrinciplesInternal Audit Methodologies
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsProblem-SolvingAttention to DetailCoaching and Feedback
Certifications & Qualifications
CISACPACIACISMCRISCCISSPISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Industry Keywords
AICPA StandardsPCAOB StandardsPublic AccountingManagement ConsultingTechnology Environments
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCloudCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Execute and lead key components of IT audit, technology risk, and assurance engagements
- Plan and execute ITGCs, internal IT audits, SOX 404 support, SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, and other technology risk assessments
- Understand clients' business processes, technology environments, systems, infrastructure, technology risks, and controls
- Facilitate process and control walkthroughs with client stakeholders
- Identify technology risks and controls designed to mitigate them
- Design and execute procedures evaluating technology control design, implementation, and operating effectiveness
- Test ITGCs across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments
- Evaluate automated controls, application controls, key reports, interfaces, and other IT-dependent controls
- Review and assess SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for third-party service providers
- Support technology advisory and risk engagements for system implementations, technology initiatives, and significant process or system changes
- Analyze audit evidence, identify control deficiencies and process improvement opportunities, and assess issue impact
- Develop recommendations to strengthen controls, mitigate risks, improve processes, and enhance operational efficiency
- Assist with remediation action plans, monitor remediation efforts, and validate resolution of control deficiencies
- Prepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers
- Review client documentation and audit evidence and apply professional skepticism and sound judgment
- Escalate complex or unusual issues to engagement leadership
- Apply relevant AICPA, PCAOB, and other applicable professional standards
- Communicate audit procedures, observations, deficiencies, and recommendations to stakeholders and engagement leadership
- Manage assigned engagement responsibilities to schedules, budgets, milestones, and quality expectations
- Maintain client relationships and serve as a key day-to-day client contact
- Coordinate requests, walkthroughs, testing, issue resolution, and status updates
- Communicate progress, risks, issues, and findings to Managers, Senior Managers, Directors, and other engagement leaders
- Coordinate and oversee Associates' work, review workpapers, and provide feedback
- Coach and support Associates through on-the-job learning and skills development
- Promote a collaborative team environment and deliver on commitments to clients and colleagues
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field
- Minimum of 2 to 3 years of professional experience in IT audit, technology risk, IT assurance, internal audit, public accounting, management consulting, or a related risk and controls discipline
- Experience evaluating and testing IT General Controls, including controls over logical access, change management, and IT operations
- Experience conducting process and control walkthroughs and evaluating the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of controls
- Experience preparing audit workpapers and documenting testing procedures, evidence, findings, and conclusions
- Working knowledge of internal audit and technology risk principles, methodologies, and professional standards
- Strong analytical, project management, written communication, and interpersonal skills
- Experience in a public accounting or professional services environment preferred
- Experience supporting SOX 404 compliance engagements preferred
- Experience testing automated controls, application controls, key reports, interfaces, and other IT-dependent controls preferred
- Experience evaluating technology controls across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments preferred
- Experience reviewing and evaluating SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports and related third-party technology risks preferred
- Experience supporting or evaluating system implementations and significant technology or business-process changes preferred
- Familiarity with AICPA and PCAOB auditing standards preferred
- Experience providing direction, review, or coaching to junior team members preferred
- Relevant professional certifications preferred, including CISA, CPA, CIA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer, or other relevant technology, cybersecurity, audit, or risk certifications
- Strong understanding of technology risk, internal controls, and IT audit concepts
- Ability to understand complex technology environments and translate technical risks into clear business implications
- Sound professional judgment and an appropriate level of professional skepticism
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet engagement deadlines
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication
- Confidence interacting with client personnel and management
- Ability to identify issues, develop practical recommendations, and communicate findings effectively
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality audit documentation
- Ability to coach junior professionals and provide constructive feedback
- Commitment to continuous learning as technologies, risks, regulations, and professional standards evolve
Benefits
Comp & perks- generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
- flexible work schedules
- 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave
- 8 weeks of paid parental leave
- 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave (once eligible)
- first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
- one-on-one professional coaching
- Leadership and career development programs
- access to Beyond: a one-of-a-kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally