Senior IT Auditor
About The Position
The Senior IT Auditor executes assurance work involving information technology systems and processes, including testing internal controls, procedures, and risk management systems. The role performs risk assessments of auditable areas, analyzes engagement risks, and determines scoping requirements for assigned assurance work. It represents the audit department in meetings with key stakeholders and assists in developing and executing the risk-based audit plan. The Senior IT Auditor plans and organizes IT audit assignments to assess internal controls, risk management systems, and operational efficiency. The role communicates audit results to management through written reports and oral presentations; performs risk analysis; identifies controls; and designs and executes tests of controls and transactions across technology platforms and processes. It organizes engagements and leads audit staff, serves as a subject matter expert in assigned IT areas, prepares and reviews audit work papers, coaches junior team members, leads client walkthroughs and closing meetings, prepares findings and reports, and tracks issues through resolution. This position manages employees and is responsible for their coaching, development, and performance management. It is based in Greenville, South Carolina, requires schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed, and involves up to 10–15% travel. Candidates must pass a criminal background and credit check. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management of Information Systems, Accounting, or a related field, or sufficient experience in information technology, IT auditing, or another field providing equivalent knowledge.
- Five years of IT audit experience or a combination of IT and IT audit experience.
- Ability to research innovative technologies, identify weaknesses and control points, and apply findings in audit engagements.
- Experience using audit management software and scripting, coding, or query languages to develop data extracts or automation programs.
- Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently with minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Ability to assess business and IT processes, identify risks and control points, and develop audit procedures to assess control design and effectiveness.
- Familiarity with ISACA, the ISACA Code of Professional Ethics, and the Institute of Internal Auditors’ International Professional Practices Framework (IPPF).
- Must possess at least one professional certification such as CISA, CIA, or CISSP, or obtain one within two years.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
- Team player with a strong work ethic.
- Must be able to pass a criminal background and credit check.
Responsibilities
- Plan and organize IT audit assignments to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and risk management systems and the efficiency of operations in assigned IT departments, functions, or activities.
- Communicate audit project results to management through written reports and oral presentations.
- Perform risk analysis, identify internal controls, and design and execute audit tests of controls and transactions across technology platforms and processes, in accordance with professional standards.
- Organize audit assignment work and lead audit staff in performing audit work.
- Serve as a subject matter expert in assigned functional areas, providing guidance and oversight to other auditors.
- Prepare audit work papers supporting work performed and conclusions drawn.
- Review junior team members’ audit work and provide coaching notes to ensure it meets internal audit department and IIA standards.
- Lead audit walkthroughs, closing meetings, and other discussions with audit clients.
- Prepare audit findings and reports for audit management review.
- Track issues and follow up as needed to confirm audit findings are resolved.
- Assist in developing and executing the risk-based audit plan.
- Represent the audit department in meetings with key stakeholders.
- Manage employees and oversee their coaching, development, and performance management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
