IT Audit Lead

TEKsystems•Greenville, SC

1d•$70 - $77•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an experienced IT Auditor Manager to join a financial services organization on a 6-month contract to hire assignment with the strong potential to become permanent. This role is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can balance technical audit expertise with business partnership, guiding stakeholders through risk, control, and compliance matters with confidence. The position offers a hybrid schedule after onboarding and will play a key part in strengthening IT audit activities, supporting SOX-related efforts, and contributing insights across a range of audit engagements. The primary function of the Manager – IT Audit is to oversee the coordination, planning, and delivery of a variety of regulatory and operational IT audits. S/he presents findings to senior management as required and establishes and maintains strong relationships with stakeholders to help inform senior management decision making of related risks to the IT environment. Technology in their environment: read script and test query design SQL server, python are two of the main languages that are used. They have a pretty modern tech stack (.net, python, SQL, AWS, snowflake) they develop a lot in house so customer app experience could be an area to zone in on. Someone who understands more of the modern technology stacks. They are using EY right now and need to get that updated.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Computer Science, System Engineering, Technology discipline, or related field.
At least 8 years audit or relevant experience.
Significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in SOX, financial statement, internal, and/or operational audits
Analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to work independently.
Detail oriented with organizational skills
Technology and computer skills, with the ability to effectively use Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Actively seeks information to understand customer needs.
Communicates clearly and precisely.
Listens carefully and asks questions to clarify understanding.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate across functional disciplines
Fundamental knowledge and experience in design and analysis of business processes, internal controls, and systems.
Strong analytic skills and experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Experienced with control frameworks used in IT SOX i.e. COSO, COBIT and how this applies to the achievement of IT SOX objectives - Technology
Compliance and Information Security Experience
Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture of computer systems as well as exposure to a variety of platforms such as operating systems, networks, databases and ERP systems
Is comfortable with change and can alter tasks with guidance. Asks questions to understand the impact of changes on one’s own job.
Knows who the organization’s key customers and competitors are. Has basic understanding of financial services industry and how organizations operate.
Takes initiative and demonstrates creativity, self-motivation, enthusiasm, and intellectual curiosity and is able to lead by example.
Must be able to multitask, work efficiently under tight deadlines and proactively track and report progress
Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

CISA, CPA, CA, CISSP, CISM, CBCP, CIA, CIPP, or CGEIT certification required.
Financial or banking experience.

Responsibilities

Serve as MR and reviewer for SOX ICFR and ITGC testing matters
Perform IT Audit risk assessments for the purposes of developing audit plans
Update and enhance risk & control matrices, process flowcharts, and narratives supporting ICFR
Identify opportunities to enhance the design of internal controls to improve risk mitigation efforts
Collaborate with IT Security and process owners to develop and maintain a common controls framework across various IT systems and processes
Provide guidance to control owners related to periodic control execution
Manage and develop corporate audit initiatives covering applicable areas including, but not limited to SDLC, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operational efficiencies, control effectiveness, policy adherence, development, etc.
Assess potential process changes for impact to IT and compliance objectives
Monitor status of transformation initiatives and assess related ICFR impact in a complex and rapidly changing organization
Assist with the efforts to identify and design tests of controls specific to the transformation initiatives; consult with management in the control implementation process
Assist management in determining and documenting the causes, impact, and severity of deficiencies
Assist management in understanding the potential impact of ITGC deficiencies on business process control relying on the affected application
Interview and train employees; appraise performance assist in resolution of any complaints