IT Assurance Senior - National Practice - Marcum Search

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Marcum LLP is seeking an IT Assurance Senior for the firm's National Practice to plan and perform IT/Internal audits related to Financial, Business Process and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance. Travel is required (approx. 30% domestic).

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct IT, governance, compliance, and security audit programs by understanding organization objectives, structure, policies, processes, internal controls, and external regulations.
• For scheduled audits assist in the risk assessment, planning, and audit program development processes. Actively participate in planning, entrance, and/or exit meetings.
• Complete audit work papers by documenting audit tests and findings.
• Document systems, processes, and controls using narratives.
• Understand and communicate the downstream impact on the business of control deficiencies.
• Identify and recommend business process changes resulting in strengthened internal controls as it relates to operations, compliance or reporting (financial or non-financial) objectives.
• Collect and analyze complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
• Perform risk analysis of functions and activities to determine the nature of operations and the adequacy of the system of internal control to achieve established objectives.
• Plan, participate in/ or execute assigned SOX testing and special projects. Preparation of SOX plans, scheduling and communications.
• Work closely with clients’ business, technical and project teams.
• Provide oral or written presentations to clients and management during the audit and at the conclusion of each audit or special project.
• Prepare formal written reports for each audit as directed by the engagement managers, expressing an opinion on the adequacy of the internal control structure and its ability to support the goals and objectives at the client.
• Perform technical reviews of application controls to identify new/emerging risks and evaluate the impact of these risks within the overall control environment.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously and manage priorities to meet deadlines.
• Conduct special purpose or consulting assignments.
• The selected individual must be a self-starter, have the capability to lead, start and complete assignments with the help of a team, be part of a team, or individually as needs to be and work closely with middle and senior level management in order to meet engagement objectives.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience with general external and internal IT Controls and SOX 404a/b experience.
• Knowledge of management information systems terminology, concepts, and practices.
• Experience in creating assessment/audit programs.
• Skill in planning and project management.
• Experience in using CAAT, such as ACL or IDEA.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel (advanced), PowerPoint, Access and Visio.
• Effective verbal and written communications, including active listening skills and skill in presenting findings and recommendations.
• Bachelors or Masters in Accounting and/or Computer Science or related areas.

Preferred Requirements

• CISA, CIA, CFE, CISSP, CRISC, CRMA, ITIL or COBIT certifications preferred.
• Experience working in and IT audit, security, system or network administration or similar position highly preferred.
• Experience in utilizing various methodologies and frameworks, including IPPF, ITAF, COBIT, COSO, ITIL, PCI, ISO 20000 and/or ISO 27001/27002 is highly preferred.
• Strong technical knowledge and experience in administration or assessment of firewalls, LAN, WAN, operating systems (Windows and Linux), databases, SaaS and other technologies highly preferred

For more information about the position or a full job description, please send an email to kelly.calandra@marcumsearch.com with "IT Assurance Senior" in the Subject Line, or use the link to apply directly to the role :

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