IT Auditor

Position Description:

 

The Information Technology Auditor may be involved in all phases of an audit, including planning, project execution and communication, as directed by the associated project supervisor. The IT Auditor will work with the audit team and business personnel to understand information technology controls, determine and assess risks within processes, identify controls and deficiencies and provide recommendations to improve processes under review. Finally, the IT Auditor may be involved in special projects and/or company initiatives.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with process owners and control owners in areas under review, conveying the department’s guiding principles of integrity, objectivity, innovation, excellence and teamwork
• Develops audit programs designed to evaluate reliability of financial information, effectiveness of internal controls, efficiency of operations and compliance with established policies and procedures
• Documents business processes, identifying key controls and identifying process improvement opportunities
• Performs audit fieldwork
• Monitors compliance with established policies, procedures and sound business practices
• Promotes implementation of best practices to strengthen internal controls
• Prepares, assembles and organizes work papers documenting audit procedures performed
• Communicates status and findings to supervisor throughout course of audit
• Drafts audit reports, detailing audit procedures performed and findings (including strengths and weaknesses)
• Assists with preparation of control reports, status reports, scorecards and presentations
• Finalizes audit reports, incorporating management responses
• Complies with departmental policies and procedures
• Assists with special projects, as needed

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree, preferred in Management Information Systems, Accounting or Finance
• Professional Certification, such as CISA, CIA, or CPA or certification candidate preferred
• 1 – 3 years experience in technology auditing and risk management positions
• General understanding of business and accounting principles

Interested candidates should demonstrate:

• Broad understanding of internal control principles, design, evaluation and remediation and general computing controls
• Strong analytical, organizational and time management skills, including ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently
• Professionalism
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Service-oriented approach
• Solid work ethic
• Team-player attitude
• Proficiency with PC-based tools, including the Microsoft Office Suite, SAP and computer assisted auditing tools
• Ability to travel 25 to 35%

Diane Delgado LeMaire | Senior Managing Director, Accounting & Finance Recruiting | Creative Financial Staffing, a division of Fitts, Roberts CPA Firm | 5718 Westheimer Suite 800 | Houston, TX 77057 | 713-260-5238 | dcd@fittsroberts.com| Blog| Twitter| LinkedIn