BDO · 1 month ago
IT Assurance Senior, Technology Risk Assurance
330 North Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$78K/yr - $87K/yr
2+ years expBDO is a leading professional services firm, and they are seeking an IT Assurance Senior in Technology Risk Assurance. This role involves planning IT audit engagements, executing risk assessments, and providing guidance to associates while ensuring compliance with professional standards and enhancing client IT controls.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Applies knowledge and 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
Identifying complex issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
Communicating to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Developing and maintaining relationships with client personnel and management
Applies knowledge and understanding of professional standards; application of the principles contained in professional standards; and the ability to document and communicate an understanding and application of professional standards on an engagement by:
Applying knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of professional skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
Applying auditing standards and methodology to various client situations
Identifying complex issues, including deviations, and working through complex situations collaboratively with the team and client, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
Applying knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and providing counsel to the members of the audit team
Preparing and communicating results of procedures to the client
Applies knowledge and understanding of governing principles; and documenting and communicating an understanding and application of these principles by:
Planning and executing IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the IT environment, risk and controls, and designing and executing procedures to evaluate them
Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations
Reading and reviewing clients’ information and documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
Applying BDO methodology, industry standards and guidance, and new pronouncements to client situations
Establishes deadlines and executes procedures and oversight to meet set deadlines
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivering on commitments made to team members and clients
Reviews work performed by associate staff, provides feedback, and detail-reviews all procedures performed
Teaches/coaches associate team members to provide on-the-job learning
Tracks status, schedule, and budget for reporting to the team and the client
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
More than two (2) years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience, required
More than one (1) years of supervisory experience, required
Proficient with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, required
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
Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Master's degree in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
Public accounting experience, highly desired
Performing audit test of design, implementation and operating effectiveness procedures for public companies preferred
Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports, preferred
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, strongly preferred
Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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