Experienced Associate, IT SOX IA

Armanino LLP•St. Louis, MO

About The Position

At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about. Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field
Minimum of 1 year of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or professional services, with hands‑on SOX and IT General Controls (ITGC) experience
Experience performing controls identification/readiness, design, and operating effectiveness testing, walkthroughs, and documentation
Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and document management letter comments to communicate control deficiencies and weaknesses to clients
Ability to prepare and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation
General understanding of IT systems, applications, and business process controls
Strong organizational and project management skills, including experience overseeing multiple concurrent engagements, tracking budgets, and meeting delivery deadlines.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Engagement

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field
Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or other relevant audit / IT risk certification (active or in progress)
Experience working in SAP environments, including exposure to SAP‑related ITGCs or application controls

Responsibilities

Primarily perform procedures around Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) for Internal Audit support engagements, along with provide support around ITGCs assessments for financial statement audit clients
Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidence
Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client information management systems
Develop an understanding of clients’ platforms, security, and software
Possess knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based operating systems, SQL and other databases, cloud environments, application change management methodologies and security best practices
Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of fieldwork and identify potential points for improvement
Develop an understanding of client businesses related to assigned engagements
Know and apply specialized knowledge, and the rules, regulations, and code of ethics of the AICPA