IT Audit Senior- Digital Risk Services

Elliott Davis • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The Digital Risk Services IT Audit Senior supports the planning, execution, and completion of information technology audit and advisory engagements. The role works with engagement teams and clients to understand technology environments, obtain and evaluate audit evidence, test controls, document results, and communicate exceptions. Engagements may include IT general control audits, bank IT audits using Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council guidance, and Sarbanes-Oxley information technology control audits. The position is designed for an entry-level or experienced associate who can assume increasing responsibility as skills and experience develop.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, information systems, computer science, cybersecurity, business, or a related field.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience in IT audit, internal audit, external audit, risk consulting, information security, technology operations, or a related field; internship experience may be considered for an entry-level candidate.
• Foundational understanding of technology risks, internal controls, and audit concepts.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients and team members.
• Ability to learn new systems and audit approaches, manage multiple assignments, work independently and as part of a team, and respond constructively to feedback.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word and Excel.
• Access to reliable transportation for travel to assigned client locations, when required.
• Ability to work additional hours on occasion based on client and engagement needs.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to IT general controls, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, or bank regulatory guidance.
• Professional certification, or progress toward a certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor, Certified Internal Auditor, or Certified Public Accountant.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and performing IT audits, including documenting technology environments, systems, processes, risks, and controls.
• Test IT general controls, including access security, user administration, change management, computer operations, backup and recovery, and related governance controls.
• Support bank IT audits using applicable Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council guidance and other banking regulatory expectations.
• Perform assigned Sarbanes-Oxley information technology control testing, including IT general controls, automated controls, information technology-dependent manual controls, and key report testing.
• Obtain and review policies, procedures, system configurations, reports, screenshots, tickets, and other evidence, and follow up with client contacts for additional support as needed.
• Prepare clear, complete, and accurate workpapers describing procedures performed, evidence reviewed, testing results, and conclusions.
• Identify potential control gaps or exceptions, evaluate their significance with the engagement team, and help develop practical recommendations.
• Communicate engagement status, open requests, identified issues, and scheduling concerns to the engagement team in a timely manner.
• Participate in client meetings and interviews to understand processes, gather information, and explain testing requests.
• Assist with drafting audit findings, recommendations, internal audit reports, risk assessments, and other client deliverables.
• Build knowledge of client operations, industry practices, applicable control frameworks, and emerging technology risks.
• Collaborate with team members, accept coaching, and contribute to a consistent, high-quality client experience.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple engagements and meet established deadlines and quality expectations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s.
• Flexible work schedules.
• 16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave.
• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
• 4 weeks of paid caregiver leave once eligible.
• Health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling.
• One-on-one professional coaching.
• Leadership and career development programs.
• Access to Beyond, a program offering experiences for personal and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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