Senior IT Audit Associate (GTIE)

Job Description

The Lead Consultant / Senior IT Audit Associate provides strategic, unbiased and objective advisory services with the team members in the execution of Systems/IT Audits engagements such as but not limited to assessing IT controls/ SOX / information security, and data integrity.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

ENGAGEMENT MANAGEMENT

Perform related admin and ad hoc tasks for this job. Perform other duties and responsibilities as may be delegated or assigned by the Managing Consultant or Advisory Partner

Ensure that engagement binders and files are submitted to Managing Consultant together with the report and related deliverables.

Perform the cleaning up and archiving of the IT Audit/SOX Methodology/Tool file and other working papers at the conclusion of every engagement and within the prescribed period of archiving

Present findings to the business units and update the IT Audit Manager and Chief Technology Officer of the results.

Acting as mentor or coach to junior members of the team. Ensure that the Associate Consultants receive adequate supervision and observe proper protocol in dealing with clients

Conduct internal audit engagements based on the approved audit plan. Ensure that the planned work is appropriately completed to satisfy the engagement’s objectives and support the report

Ensure proper and efficient execution of the plan in accordance with the Firm’s quality standards

Assist in the preparation of a risk-based annual audit plan.

Conduct work in an efficient and effective manner, monitoring and communicating adherence to project timelines

Work regularly and communicate effectively with business stakeholders while performing audit fieldwork, reporting, or ad hoc administrative tasks.

Perform risk-based IT audit and advisory activities by assisting the IT Audit Manager in the various stages of the audit lifecycle, to include planning, fieldwork, and reporting

PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

Participate in an annual performance review process through deliberations on the overall performance of staff assistants

Accomplish and discuss Performance Review Reports (PRRs) of staff assistants immediately after every engagement

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Obtain the necessary certifications expected of the position as prescribed in the policy

Attend in-house or relevant outside seminars and trainings either as participant or facilitator for continuous professional development and enhancement of technical skills and competence

Taking charge of your professional development.

RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT

Provide timely feedback to staff assistants about their job performance, i.e., their strong and weak points and areas for improvement

Provide immediate assistance and/or advice for the professional needs of the clients

Keep the client aware of significant development in accounting standards, internal control, internal audit, risk management, fraud, IT and other areas that affect their businesses

Establish and maintain a clear coordination and good working relationship with the client personnel, peers, subordinates and other associates within and outside the Firm at all times

Establishing relationship with key project stakeholders

Qualifications

Demonstrates integrity, values, principles, and work ethics.

Excellent analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data and processes.

Experience in evaluating internal controls, identifying control weaknesses, and making practical recommendations for improvement.

Has Proficient knowledge of risk assessment, control frameworks, and compliance requirements.

With at least three (3) years relevant work experience in internal auditing, with a focus on process and systems audit.

Must be a graduate of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting Finance, IT, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional certification such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)