IT Audit Assurance Senior, IS Assurance

BDO USA•Dallas, TX

About The Position

Description Job Summary: The Assurance Senior, IS Assurance is responsible for assisting in the planning of the IT audit engagement and executing the IT risk assessment and control evaluation to determine impact of controls on financial audit procedures. In this role, the Assurance Senior, IS Assurance will be charged with designing and executing procedures to understand and test the client IT environment and related IT general controls (ITGCs) including, but not limited to, IT system logical access, change management, and IT operational controls, as well as testing business process controls, key reports, and information produced by entity (IPE) for various client industry environments. Additionally, the Assurance Senior, IS Assurance will be responsible for providing training, mentoring and technical guidance to IS Assurance Associates. Job Duties: Risk and Controls Focus Applies knowledge and understanding of IT risks and controls by: Understanding and documenting client environments and the impact that IT has on related audit risks Identifying controls that help mitigate the risks associated with IT in relation to the client environment Obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client control environment, designing test procedures, conducting, and documenting tests of controls Documenting results of procedures, as well as deficiencies, and assessing the impact of these procedures on the overall financial reporting control environment Reading and reviewing client information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers, and appropriate testing is performed Identifying complex issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution 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 Professional Competence Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by: Applying knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of professional skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals Applying auditing standards and methodology to various client situations Identifying complex issues, including deviations, and working through complex situations collaboratively with the team and client, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and providing counsel to the members of the audit team Preparing and communicating results of procedures to the client Other Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by: Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk and controls, and designing and executing procedures to evaluate them Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations Reading and reviewing clients’ information and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing Applying BDO methodology, industry standards and guidance, and new pronouncements to client situations Supervisory Responsibilities: Establishes deadlines and executes procedures and oversight to meet set deadlines Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to team members and clients Reviews work performed by associate staff, provides feedback, and detail-reviews all procedures performed Teaches/coaches associate team members to provide on-the-job learning Tracks status, schedule, and budget for reporting to the team and the client

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
More than two (2) years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience, required
More than one (1) years of supervisory experience, required
Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards, 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 build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Public accounting experience, highly desired
Performing audit test of design, implementation and operating effectiveness procedures for public companies preferred
Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports, preferred
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, strongly preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting in the planning of the IT audit engagement
Executing the IT risk assessment and control evaluation to determine impact of controls on financial audit procedures
Designing and executing procedures to understand and test the client IT environment and related IT general controls (ITGCs)
Testing business process controls, key reports, and information produced by entity (IPE) for various client industry environments
Providing training, mentoring and technical guidance to IS Assurance Associates
Understanding and documenting client environments and the impact that IT has on related audit risks
Identifying controls that help mitigate the risks associated with IT in relation to the client environment
Obtaining and documenting an understanding of the client control environment, designing test procedures, conducting, and documenting tests of controls
Documenting results of procedures, as well as deficiencies, and assessing the impact of these procedures on the overall financial reporting control environment
Reading and reviewing client information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers, and appropriate testing is performed
Identifying complex issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
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
Applying knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of professional skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
Applying auditing standards and methodology to various client situations
Identifying complex issues, including deviations, and working through complex situations collaboratively with the team and client, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and providing counsel to the members of the audit team
Preparing and communicating results of procedures to the client
Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk and controls, and designing and executing procedures to evaluate them
Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations
Applying BDO methodology, industry standards and guidance, and new pronouncements to client situations
Establishes deadlines and executes procedures and oversight to meet set deadlines
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to team members and clients
Reviews work performed by associate staff, provides feedback, and detail-reviews all procedures performed
Teaches/coaches associate team members to provide on-the-job learning
Tracks status, schedule, and budget for reporting to the team and the client