IT Audit Experienced Associate, IS Assurance

BDO USA is a global organization providing assurance, tax, and advisory services. The IT Audit Experienced Associate will utilize project management skills and technical knowledge to assist in risk assessment, control testing, and evaluation of IT-related risks and controls impacting financial audits.

Responsibilities

• Applies 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
• Preparing required communications to the client
• Identifying issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
• Applies basic knowledge and understanding of project management, business acumen and technical competency by:
• Maintaining an organized approach to assigned tasks, including providing appropriate status reporting to the team and management
• Coordinating with clients on requested information and ensuring timely receipt of materials
• Performing procedures within deadlines provided
• Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations
• Building relationships with client and team
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems
• One (1) or more years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience
• 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 build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to travel as necessary
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards
• CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits

Company Overview

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