Assurance Associate - IS Assurance

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BDO RISE serves BDO USA, which utilizes the services of BDO RISE in delivering its final work product to BDO USAs clients across its Assurance, Tax, Advisory and BDO Digital practices

Job Duties

Risk and Controls Focus:

Applies understanding of IT risks and controls by:

• Understanding and documenting entity environments and the impact that IT has on related audit risks
• Identifying controls that help mitigate the risks associated with IT in relation to the entity environment
• Obtaining and documenting an understanding of the entity control environment, designing test procedures, conducting, and documenting tests of controls
• Documenting results of procedures, as well as deficiencies, and assessing the impact of these procedures on the overall financial reporting control environment
• Reading and reviewing information and control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information, and ensuring that all supporting information is documented in the workpapers, and appropriate testing is performed
• Preparing required communications to the stakeholders
• Identifying issues and bringing them to the attention of the team and management where necessary for resolution

Other:

Applies basic knowledge and understanding of project management, business acumen and technical competency by:

• Maintaining an organized approach to assigned tasks, including providing appropriate status reporting to the team and management
• Coordinating with stakeholders on requested information and ensuring timely receipt of materials
• Performing procedures within deadlines provided
• Building a knowledge base by reading and understanding methodology, relevant standards, and regulations
• Building relationships with team
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Train and mentor Associates and Interns

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications:

• BE / B Tech - Computer Science, Information Technology
• Knowledge of business processes / risk management preferred

Experience:

• Minimum two (1) years of IT audit and/or related risk and controls experience
• Experience with PCAOB and AICPA audit standards preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Able to build and maintain strong relationships with other personnel
• Ability to encourage team environment on engagements 
• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels
• Ability to travel as necessary