Assurance Experienced Associate, Technology Risk Assurance

BDO USA, P.C. • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $70,000 - $82,000

About The Position

The Assurance Experienced Associate, Technology Risk Assurance, uses project management skills and technical knowledge to assist with risk assessment, control testing, and evaluation of IT. The role determines the impact of IT-related risks and controls on financial audit procedures. It tests IT general controls (ITGCs), including logical access, change management, and IT operations, as well as business process controls, key reports, and information produced by the entity (IPE) across various client industry environments.

The role documents client environments and control environments, identifies IT-related risks and mitigating controls, designs and performs control tests, documents results and deficiencies, and assesses effects on the overall financial reporting control environment. It also reviews client documentation, prepares client communications, coordinates information requests, meets deadlines, maintains status updates, and builds relationships with clients and engagement teams. Other duties may be assigned as required. Travel may be necessary.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• One or more years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and basic research skills.
• Solid organizational skills, particularly the ability to meet project deadlines with attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask successfully while working independently or in a group environment.
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel.
• Ability to encourage a team environment on engagements.
• Ability to interact successfully with professionals at all levels.
• Ability to travel as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting experience.
• Experience with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards.
• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, and/or CFE certification.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications.

Responsibilities

• Document client environments and assess the impact of IT on related audit risks.
• Identify controls that mitigate IT-related risks in the client environment.
• Understand and document client control environments, design test procedures, and conduct and document tests of controls.
• Document procedure results and deficiencies, and assess their impact on the overall financial reporting control environment.
• Review client information and control documentation for accuracy and completeness, ensure supporting information is documented in workpapers, and confirm appropriate testing is performed.
• Prepare required communications to clients.
• Identify issues and bring them to the attention of the team and management for resolution when necessary.
• Maintain an organized approach to assigned tasks and provide appropriate status reporting to the team and management.
• Coordinate with clients to request information and ensure timely receipt of materials.
• Perform procedures within provided deadlines.
• Build knowledge by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations.
• Build relationships with clients and team members.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• BDO offers an ESOP, providing participants beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success as part of its retirement plan and Total Rewards offerings.
• BDO describes its Total Rewards as including benefits beyond traditional benefits; eligibility requirements may apply.

What This Job Offers

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