Assists supervisors and senior auditors in the planning process of audits, including the creation of the scope, preliminary fact gathering meetings, reviewing materials received etc.
Helps obtain a detailed understanding of an entity's operations, including major systems, specific policies and procedures, and industry standards.
Conducts interviews with auditees and prepare notes for review.
Evaluates procedures and examine documentation used in the internal financial and operating control systems; determine extent of compliance with corporate policies and the effectiveness of such policies in specific circumstances through the evaluation of risk.
Determines sample selections for senior staff review and perform testing for the four audit cycles, and document outcome of testing. Identify control weaknesses, and help assess their financial or other impact.
Analyzes findings; formulate opinions, develop recommendations; discuss opinions and recommendations with supervisor and / or senior; participate in presentation to local management. Assists seniors and supervisors in the creation of the business profile, auditor's perspective and potential process improvements area of the audit report.
Completes electronic work papers for review by senior staff and coordinate receipt of audit materials required to analyze, test and evaluate the entity's control environment. Assists with drafting audit report findings. Participates in closing meetings, providing clear explanations for our findings and ratings, as required.
Participates in special projects, in addition to normal audit work when requested.
Pursues certifications and continuing professional education in line with the department's needs and the auditor's career development
Qualifications
BA/BS degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Business Management or related field.
CISA, CIA or CPA certification a plus.
2 + years of related work experience in IT Audit required.
Ability to work in teams and be flexible to work under tight deadlines and changing client needs
Excellent verbal/writing skills for complex communications with clients, markets and internal colleagues
Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative
Superior organizational skills and strong attention to detail
Strong presentation skills
Advanced working experience with Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to travel as required (domestic and international)
About job
Job type:Direct hire
Job function:Information Technology
Industry:Insurance
Experience level:Associate
Education level:Bachelor's degree
Job classification:Professional
Location:Hoboken, NJ
Zip code:07030
Skills:IT Audit, Audit Planning, CISA, CIA
Experience required:2 Years
Relocation assistance:No
Visa requirement:Only US citizens and Greencard holders