IT Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance

BDO USA•New York, NY

10h•$150,000 - $220,000

About The Position

The Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for acting as an IT audit technical resource to clients, as well as internal stakeholders (Assurance teams), in the resolution of complex and high-level tasks associated with the audit process. In this role, the Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance will lead teams in planning and performing IT risk and control work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, required; focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, or Information systems, preferred
Eight (8) or more years of experience of IT audit, information systems and operational auditing experience, required
Experience performing general and application control reviews, required
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and basic research skills
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Systems, preferred
Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports, preferred
Experience working within a public accounting and internal auditing environment, preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Applies knowledge of business functions, processes, and strategies to provide services, solutions, and advice that considers and improves the organization
Identifies and considers all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies
Identifies and makes constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
Ensures proper documentation of the clients’ internal control system
Ensures proper documentation of the clients’ business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls in a variety of industries
Supervises the work of the team and reviews workpapers and conclusions during audit field work
Provides on-the-job-training to the engagement team during field work
Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence
Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the process
Develops and applies an advanced knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
Applies auditing theory to various client situations
Identifies complex issues, including deviations, and forms a resolution, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
Applies knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and provides counsel to the members of the audit team
Conducts detailed reviews to help ensure audits are completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
Plans and executes IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designs test plans, evaluates deficiencies, and assesses the overall financial reporting control environment
Reads and reviews clients’ information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensures that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
Prepares required communications to the client and the Audit Committee, as applicable
Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations
Identifies, analyzes, and discusses alternative principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
Identifies complex issues and brings them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
Coaches less experienced team members in new areas
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivers on commitments made to team members and clients
Supervises managers and senior associates on all projects
Reviews work prepared by managers and senior associates and provides review comments
Acts as a Career Advisor to managers and senior associates
Schedules and manages workload of senior associates and associates
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to managers and senior associates
Teaches/coaches managers and senior associates to provide on-the-job learning