IT Audit Experienced Senior, IS Assurance

BDO Global • San Diego, CA

330d • $95,000 - $130,000

About The Position

An Assurance Experienced Senior, IS Assurance is responsible for planning of IS audit process and completion of testing and analysis of client software systems. In this role, the Assurance Experienced Senior, IS Assurance will be charged with documenting and testing general controls in a wide range of technology environments to analyze system security and access controls, backup recovery procedures and IS organization and administration practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Four (4) or more years of experience of information systems and operational auditing experience, required
• One (1) or more years of supervisory experience, 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
• Able to effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Intermediate knowledge of internal controls
• Ability to travel up to 30%

Nice To Haves

• Masters in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
• Prior experience working within a public accounting and internal auditing environment, preferred
• Prior experience performing general and application control reviews, preferred
• CPA, CISA, CISSP and/or CFE certification, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
• Identifies opportunities to utilize computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and managing the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Communicates to the client areas to strengthen controls, mitigate risks and/or increase efficiency
• Identifies key risks and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence
• Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management
• Plans and executes the IS audit work on assigned engagements
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls
• Documents controls, tests performed and results
• Prepares workpapers in the required format
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment
• Other duties as required

Benefits

• Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree