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IT Audit Senior Associate, Business Advisory Services
Date: Jul 16, 2010
Location: Chicago, IL, US
Business Advisory Services-IT Audit Senior Associate
for US Member of International Accounting Firm
Position Summary:
The Business Advisory Services IT Audit Senior Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include 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.
* Audit ERP applications including SAP, Oracle, and/or Peoplesoft.
* 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 Accounting, Finance, or 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.
* Security experience or security training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
* Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: 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.
for US Member of International Accounting Firm
Position Summary:
The Business Advisory Services IT Audit Senior Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of services to clients and all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include 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.
* Audit ERP applications including SAP, Oracle, and/or Peoplesoft.
* 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 Accounting, Finance, or 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.
* Security experience or security training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.
* Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: 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: Chicago
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