Assurance Experienced Associate, Third Party Attestation

BDO USA • Miami, FL

3d • $70,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Associate, Third Party Attestation will be responsible for the preparation of third-party attestation reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR applying most areas of the governing standard as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems, including internal controls. Our TPA individuals specialize in these specific areas to understand the entire technology risk umbrella rather than maintaining overall knowledge in Information Technology General Control (ITGC) audit or IT audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Managerial Marketing and Entrepreneurship, Finance or Economics, required
• One (1) or more years of prior experience in IT, internal or external audit or relevant industry experience, required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Basic understanding and experience planning and coordinating the stages to perform technology-focused audits and assessments
• Knowledge of internal controls and professional standards and regulations (SOC, ISO, WebTrust, HITRUST, Sarbanes-Oxley, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate and interact with professionals at all levels both within the client organization and the firm
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently and within a group environment
• Solid analytical and diagnostic skills and ability to break down complex issues and implementing appropriate resolutions
• Able to work in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid project management skills
• Ability to travel as necessary

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting and minor or dual major in Information Systems or other advanced degree, preferred
• Experience performing internal control reviews, preferred
• Experience performing SOC, WebTrust, HITRUST, SOX, ISO 27001 and security/privacy advisory engagements, preferred
• Relevant experience-based internship, preferred
• One or more of the following certifications are preferred: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), ISO 27001 Lead Auditor certification, HITRUST Certified Common Security Framework Professional (CCSFP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Ethical Hacker (C | EH), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
• Prior experience with various applications (e.g., ERP systems), operating systems (e.g., UNIX, Windows); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), preferred
• Exposure to cloud platforms, SaaS applications, security and engineering tools, and other industry software, preferred
• Knowledge of data analytics and emerging technologies beneficial

Responsibilities

• Identifying and considering all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies as part of engagement team
• Making constructive suggestions to improve client internal control procedures
• Documenting and validating the operating effectiveness of the clients’ internal control system
• Documenting business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls for service organizations in a variety of industries
• Identifying and prioritizing key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
• Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
• Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management
• Ensuring technology is appropriately integrated into the examination process
• Developing and applying an intermediate knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
• Applying auditing theory to various client situations
• Documenting working papers and attestation reports in line with BDO policy, identifying deviations and notifying more senior team members in order to obtain appropriate approvals
• Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and notifying more senior team members of the occurrence
• Contributing ideas and opinions to the engagement team
• Completing all appropriate documentation of BDO work papers
• Ensuring assigned work is performed in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements
• Researching basic and intermediate topics and forming an initial opinion on the treatment independently
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis
• Complete required CPE hours to maintain applicable certifications
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.
• BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level