Information Technology - IT -
Auditor I Job Description
Job Summary:
The
Information Technology - IT - Auditor I will
perform professional internal auditing
work. Work primarily involves conducting
IT related projects, but will also
entail conducting performance,
operational, financial and compliance
audit projects; providing consulting
services to the organization’s
management and staff; and providing
input to development of the annual
internal audit plan. He/She will work
under limited supervision with moderate
latitude for initiative and independent
judgment.
The IT
auditor will provide results to
management that will help Company meet
its strategic objectives.
Job
Description:
The
Information Technology - IT - Auditor I will perform
all or some of the following Job
description:
Assist in
planning activities and risk assessment
to determine audit objectives, scope,
and approach
Assist/prepare audit planning memorandum
and prepare/tailor audit programs. The
work plan will include the measurement
of management’s effectiveness in meeting
business objectives and supporting
Company strategic objectives
Perform
fieldwork in accordance with the
approved IT audit program. This will
generally include documentation of the
system, identification and testing of
internal controls (general computer
controls, application controls, user
access, etc.), analytical review, and
substantive testing. Auditable units
include those of our nationwide regional
operations, other business units,
corporate functions and special projects
as assigned
Assist in
the design and completion of procedures
to evaluate Section 404 compliance in
accordance with PCAOB standards
Demonstrate and apply a thorough
understanding of complex information
systems
Use
knowledge of the current IT environment
and industry IT trends to identify
issues, and communicate this information
to management through written
correspondence and verbal presentations
Provide
value-added recommendations, including
action plans, for improvements to
internal controls
Communicate effectively with business
unit management, senior management and
other company personnel about audit
progress and developments
Conduct
closing meetings
Write
audit reports for identified issues and
suggestions
Evaluate
report responses from management and
suggest follow up action
Assist in
other duties as required, such as
developing and/or updating audit
programs, developing the annual plan,
management-requested projects, and other
duties as required by the director
Assist
with the development of staff/financial
auditors, including review and
supervision of audit procedures
Work in a
team environment that stimulates growth
and promotes shared accountability
Professionally represent the internal
audit department when interacting with
all levels of company personnel,
management, consultants and others
outside the company
Travel as
needed to conduct audits.
Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill
For Information Technology - IT -
Auditor I Job
Three
years of experience working as an IT
auditor or IT risk advisor for a
public accounting firm, a
professional services firm, or
within industry
Significant experience in applying
relevant technical knowledge in
financial statement audits and SAP
security and control reviews
Experience in ERP system
implementation preferred
Knowledge of and skill in applying
internal auditing and accounting
principles and practices
Knowledge of management information
systems terminology, concepts, and
practices
Knowledge of contemporary risk
management, control, and control
frameworks
Knowledge of industry program
policies, procedures, regulations,
and laws
Familiarity with the common
indicators of fraud
Skill
in collecting and analyzing complex
data, evaluating information and
systems, and drawing logical
conclusions
Skill
in planning and project management,
and in maintaining composure under
pressure while meeting multiple
deadlines
Skill
in negotiating issues and resolving
problems
Computer skills, including word
processing, spreadsheet, systems
documentation, audit packages, and
other business software to prepare
workpapers, reports, memos,
summaries, and analyses
Skill
in effective verbal and written
communications, including active
listening skills and skill in
presenting findings and
recommendations for improvement
Ability to establish and maintain
harmonious team-oriented working
relationships with co-workers and
external contacts, and to work
effectively in a professional team
environment
Ability to travel up to 30%
Experience in industry internal
auditing
Experience with SAP (auditing or
functional)
Experience with ACL (or other data
analysis tools).
Minimum Education Requirements /
Certification / Licensure For
Information Technology - IT - Auditor I Job
Undergraduate degree in business,
accounting, finance, computer
science, information systems,
engineering, or a related discipline
Certification (CISA, CPA, CIA) is
encouraged and preferred.
