As a Risk Advisory Experienced Associate, this position is responsible for working with our clients and leading teams of consulting practitioners in activities such as the following:
- Analyzing and evaluating information technology (IT) security risks and controls
- Performing IT audits (e.g. IT General Controls reviews)
- Providing IT risk reduction recommendations
- Implementing solutions to control weaknesses
- Developing policies and procedures as it relates to information systems controls
- Performing SSAE16 audits
- Developing written reports of IT and business risks, control descriptions, findings, and recommendations
- Identifying opportunities, and helping to sell consulting services to both current and prospective clients
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Information Systems or Computer Science
- 1+ years related professional experience, preferably Big 4 or equivalent
- Significant experience in applying relevant technical knowledge in at least one of the following engagements: (a) financial statement audits; (b) internal or operational audits; (c) SAS 70/SSAE16 engagements; and/or (d) ERP security and control reviews (Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Information systems and/or IT audit expertise
- Ability to work with limited supervision
- Ability to travel up to 40% or more, depending on client locations
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledgeable regarding Sarbanes-Oxley Act, FFIEC, GLBA, AT501 and similar requirements
- Experienced in ERP/systems implementations, either through internal audit or as part of the implementation team
- CPA, CIA, CISA or other technical certifications
- Possess a high degree of integrity and confidentiality, as well as ability to adhere to both company policies and best practices
- Possess a thorough understanding of corporate IT related trends, such as cloud computing, Agile project management, ITIL, DevOps, data loss & recovery, data analytics, GRC, business continuity, disaster recovery, and the current ERP offerings
- Possess a strong internal drive and motivation for continuous improvement
- Flexible for periodically working long hour days to meet deadlines when necessary