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BAS - IT Senior Consultant
Date: Jul 18, 2010
Location: Boston, MA, US
Business Advisory Services - IT Senior Consultant for U.S. member firm of International Accounting Organization
Position Summary:
The Business Advisory Services IT Senior Consultant is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include: IT consulting services, such as Business continuity planning and I/T security assessments. As well as, planning, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control review engagements; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control reviews and managing to budget.
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Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
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Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
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Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement.
*
Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.
*
Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.
*
Perform general computer and application controls reviews.
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Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
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Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
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Perform security and penetration studies.
*
Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements for clients.
*
Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
*
Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
*
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
*
Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
*
Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
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Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
Required Skills and Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
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Two to six years of experience at a senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
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Ability to develop data analytical models using Microsoft Access and Excel
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Security experience or security training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
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Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: visual basic, access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
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Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
*
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
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Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
*
Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
*
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
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Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
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CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification.
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MS Project is a plus.
Additional Information:
· Travel 60%
Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.
Position Summary:
The Business Advisory Services IT Senior Consultant is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include: IT consulting services, such as Business continuity planning and I/T security assessments. As well as, planning, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control review engagements; developing and supervising staff; and assisting in client management and practice development activities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
*
Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control reviews and managing to budget.
*
Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.
*
Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.
*
Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement.
*
Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.
*
Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.
*
Perform general computer and application controls reviews.
*
Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.
*
Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.
*
Perform security and penetration studies.
*
Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements for clients.
*
Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.
*
Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.
*
Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.
*
Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.
*
Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.
*
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
Required Skills and Experience:
*
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology.
*
Two to six years of experience at a senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.
*
Ability to develop data analytical models using Microsoft Access and Excel
*
Security experience or security training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
*
Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: visual basic, access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).
*
Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.
*
Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.
*
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.
*
Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
*
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
*
Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
*
CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification.
*
MS Project is a plus.
Additional Information:
· Travel 60%
Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit www.gt.com.
Nearest Major Market: Boston
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