IT Audit Manager
New York, New York
Our client is a national professional services firm providing assurance, tax, financial advisory and consulting services to a wide range of publicly traded and privately held companies. For almost 100 years they have provided quality service and leadership through the active involvement of their most experienced and committed professionals.
Their team consists of highly experienced and knowledgeable professionals, many of whom are recognized as key thought leaders within the industry. They provide a full range of services and opportunities for people with diverse talents.
They are committed to delivering independent, efficient, effective and comprehensive audits. They provide quality assurance services to help ensure that their clients' financial statements meet the regulatory and business requirements under which they function, and are committed to values of integrity, trust, professionalism, independence and service.
Description:
The successful candidates will team with people of diverse backgrounds who combine their talents and experiences to provide their clients with world-class services. The responsibilities you will be given will make the most of your strengths, and challenge you to develop even further.
' Planning internal control audit work in conjunction with the financial engagement team and Information Systems Assurance team in support of their annual financial statement and SOX audits.
'Lead and participate in teams to:
- Understand client business processes, procedures and IT environment to identify areas of risk, audit efficiency and potential fraud.
-Evaluate business risks for their impact to the financial statement.
- Interview appropriate client personnel to identify internal controls that mitigate the business risks and perform detail testing of these controls.
- Work with financial engagement team members to test and benchmark critical system financial reports on a variety of application packages.
- Perform computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) of transactions via tools including IDEA. Typical procedures include, but are not limited to, testing of journal entries for potential fraudulent activity.
-Prepare audit reports on findings and recommendations in connection with the internal control audit procedures performed.
' Work with a wide arrange of financial application packages including PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, SAP, Lawson, Oracle Financials, and Great Plains.
' Work with their National Office to support internal initiatives to further develop IT audit methodologies, guidance and training programs.
'Understand and apply their audit approach and methodologies.
'Understand and use their tools and technology effectively on engagements.
'Utilize internal and external research tools to leverage efficiencies on engagements.
'Maintain relationships with the client at appropriate levels.
'Travel of up to 35%.
Experience:
' Undergraduate degree in IS, accounting, computer science, finance or a related field. An advanced degree is a plus but not required.
'5+ years of Information Systems and Operational Auditing
'Public accounting and internal auditing experience
'Strong background in internal controls and/or compliance
'Experience in performing both general IT and application control reviews
'Experience in performing SAS 70
'A working knowledge of Windows, UNIX, OS400, systems software, and major accounting and ERP application software packages
'Ability to function independently and interact effectively with operational areas
'Good written and verbal communication skills
'Strong and dedicated teamwork skills
'Plan, manage and supervise staff
'A professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CISSP, CFE is a plus
please email all resumes to recruiter3@mindstaff.com for prompt consideration