Business Advisory IT Audit Sr. Associate

Job Description:
IT AUDIT, SOX & SYSTEMS - SENIOR CONSULTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior BAS IT Audit Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include planning, directing, and completing information systems audits, business process control review engagements; conducting activities related to SOX and Sarbanes-Oxley attestations; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.
-Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing information systems audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings and managing to budget.
-Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
-Review operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.
-Work closely with clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.
-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.
-Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.
-Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
-Perform general computer and application controls reviews.
-Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
-Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement.
-Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
-Perform security and penetration studies.
-Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing engagements for clients.
-Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
-Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.
-Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
-Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
-Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
-Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
-Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.
-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.

Job Experience:
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

-Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.
-Two to six years of experience at a senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level or experience in industry in Internal EDP Audit or Internal IT Audit.
-CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CFE, or PMP license/certification a plus.
-ACL or SAS experience is a plus.
-Experience performing financial, operational, and system audits, as well as business process control reviews. Knowledge and experience related to IT audits and Information
-Technology operations. Ideal candidates have experience with numerous business cycles and multiple accounting software applications. Security experience or training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience a plus.
-Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
-Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
-Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
-Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
-Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal and written skills.
-Ability to think independently and be a thought leader, professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.
-Advanced presentation and interviewing skills and experience facilitating meetings and leading group discussions.
-Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
-Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and workplans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed.
-Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. MS Project is a plus.
-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.

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Minimum Education Required: Bachelor

Years of Experience Required: At Least 3 Years

Expected Travel Time: About 50%