BDO · 5 days ago
IT Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance
53 300 Park Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95110, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years expBDO is a leading accounting and advisory firm that values individuality and impactful work. The Assurance Senior Manager, Technology Risk Assurance is responsible for leading IT audit teams, providing technical resources, and enhancing client internal controls while ensuring compliance with professional standards.
AccountingBusiness DevelopmentFinancial ServicesOutsourcing
Responsibilities
Applies knowledge of business functions, processes, and strategies to provide services, solutions, and advice that considers and improves the organization as evidenced by:
Understands core business operations/structure of various businesses
Demonstrates advanced knowledge of business issues, trends, and industry economics
Identifies and discusses key financial and non-financial performance measures
Demonstrates ease with client communications
Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of the collective effect of various factors on establishing or enhancing effectiveness, or mitigating the risks, of specific policies and procedures by:
Identifies and considers all applicable policies, laws, rules, and regulations of the firm, regulators, or other authoritative bodies
Identifies and makes constructive suggestions to improve client internal controls and accounting procedures
Ensures proper documentation of the clients’ internal control system
Ensures proper documentation of the clients’ business and IT processes and controls and tests key controls in a variety of industries
Supervises the work of the team and reviews workpapers and conclusions during audit field work
Provides on-the-job-training to the engagement team during field work
Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likelihood of occurrence
Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency
Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the process
Applies advanced 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:
Develops and applies an advanced knowledge of auditing theory, a sense of audit skepticism, and the use of BDO audit manuals
Applies auditing theory to various client situations
Identifies complex issues, including deviations, and forms a resolution, seeking the counsel of BDO technical experts as needed
Applies knowledge to identify instances where testing may be reduced or expanded and provides counsel to the members of the audit team
Applies advanced knowledge and application of BDO standards to guide effective and efficient delivery of quality services and products by:
Conducts detailed reviews to help ensure audits are completed in accordance with assurance manual standards
Prepares or reviews required communications to management and audit committees, ensuring timeliness and completeness
Recommends appropriate outcomes to critical issues
Initiates and prepares client acceptance/retention procedures where appropriate
Plans the audit process and oversees the execution of procedures with quality, efficiency, and completeness despite pressures of deadlines
Executes proper BDO methodology including but not limited to proper archiving procedures
Plans and executes IT audits, including obtaining an understanding of the control environment, designs test plans, evaluates deficiencies, and assesses the overall financial reporting control environment
Reads and reviews clients’ information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and ensures that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers and through appropriate testing
Prepares required communications to the client and the Audit Committee, as applicable
Recognizes and applies new pronouncements to client situations
Identifies, analyzes, and discusses alternative principles with the Manager, Senior Manager and engagement partner and the client, as needed
Identifies complex issues and brings them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution
Coaches less experienced team members in new areas
Sets the tone for teamwork by supporting others in their work and delivers on commitments made to team members and clients
Supervises managers and senior associates on all projects
Reviews work prepared by managers and senior associates and provides review comments
Acts as a Career Advisor to managers and senior associates
Schedules and manages workload of senior associates and associates
Provides verbal and written performance feedback to managers and senior associates
Teaches/coaches managers and senior associates to provide on-the-job learning
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Eight (8) or more years of experience of IT audit, information systems and operational auditing experience
Experience performing general and application control reviews
CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
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 effectively manage a team of professionals and delegate work assignments as needed
Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel
Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel
Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements
Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
Advanced knowledge of internal controls
Ability to travel up to 30%
Preferred
Focus in Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science, or Information systems
Master's degree in Information Systems
Experience with performing review of and testing around third-party attestation (SOC) reports
Experience working within a public accounting and internal auditing environment
Exposure to various industry ERP applications
Benefits
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock
Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits
Company
BDO
BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession.
10001+ employees
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