IT Audit - Experienced Associate & Senior Associate

Role & responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, risk assessments, and other planning documents.
• Serve as a fieldwork in-charge by directing the daily progress of fieldwork, informing IT Audit Manager and Engagement Manager of engagement status, and executing IT audit plan based on identified scope and timelines
• Work with the engagement team to document the business processes dependent on information technology (automated controls testing) along with performing IT general controls testing.
• Exhibit sound technical skills and understanding of information systems security and controls across a wide range of systems including SAP, Dynamics, Oracle, PeopleSoft, etc.
• Demonstrate and apply thorough understanding of complex information systems and audit risks including fraud risks such as data tampering or leakage and measures to detect relevant control failures.
• Prepare high-quality work programs and reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls, by adhering to the BDO Audit Methodology.
• Use knowledge of the current IT environment and industry IT trends to identify the engagement and client service issues and communicate this information to the engagement team and client management.
• Apply strong project management skills and ensure thorough documentation and maintain electronic filing / back up of all project related data in accordance with BDO guidelines and policies.
• Consistently seek feedback and demonstrate growth by working towards improvement points communicated by the Manager.
• Use current technology and tools such as BDO Portal, BDO Advantage and IDEA to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with the audit teams and clients.
• Cultivate a commercial mindset and contribute to business development through networking and establishing industry contacts.

Key Attributes:

• Good communication skills
• Confident and comfortable in client interactions
• Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.
• Strong attention to detail and an analytical mind.
• Flexible - able to adapt quickly to market and practice changes

Key Experience Parameters:

• Minimum 2-5 years of relevant work experience (IT audit / IT general controls testing)
• A Bachelor's degree in an Information Technology-related field is required
• CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification is preferred.
• Candidates from Big4/Big10 audit firms are preferred.