Audit Consultant

SOC Audit Consultant to lead and support SOC 1 (Type I & II) and SOC 2 (Type I & II) audit engagements

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and managed engagements for

  SOC 1 (Type I & II)

  and

  SOC 2 (Type I & II)

  audits including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
• Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (SOC 1) and trust services criteria (SOC 2).
• Evaluate existing client controls and processes against

  AICPA Trust Services Criteria (TSC)

  for Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy.
• Serve as the primary client contact, handling stakeholder communication, status updates, and issue resolution.
• Review and validate control evidence, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identify any deficiencies.
• Lead walkthroughs and meetings with process owners and external auditors.
• Advise clients on control design, remediation strategies, and audit readiness.
• Prepare high-quality reports and presentations summarizing findings, risks, and remediation recommendations.
• Provide gap assessments and readiness reviews for SOC compliance.
• Stay up to date with evolving regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity trends, especially related to SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, and similar frameworks.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the audit lifecycle.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, deliverables, and expectations across multiple engagements.
• Experience with audit tools and GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, LogicGate, ServiceNow).

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field.
• 3-5yrs relevant hands on experience in the same role.
• Preferred Certification CPA, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certifications.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS platforms.
• Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., MBA, MIS, MAcc) preferred

  .

• Strong background in managing or leading SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
• Familiarity with control frameworks like COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001.
• Proven ability to lead engagements and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components such as networks, databases, OS, and cloud environments.
• Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve internal controls and processes.