BAS IT Audit - Senior Associate

IT, AUDIT, SOX & SYSTEMS RISK - SENIOR CONSULTANT POSITION SUMMARY As companies become increasingly dependent on information technology (IT) to conduct daily business activities, they need to control and secure their overall technology infrastructure. Grant Thornton's Business Advisory Services (BAS), addresses these controls, technology infrastructure and security issues. IT Audit offers an opportunity for you to leverage your accounting, auditing, and IT experience to broaden your business and project management skills in a rewarding and challenging environment. IT Audit focuses on reviewing operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an independent assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.BAS IT Audit Senior Associate responsibilities include strategic planning, project management, planning, directing, and completing information systems software selections, implementation experience with at least one of the major ERP software applications.(e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) The BAS IT Senior Associate is also responsible for coordinating daily activities for project staff. The BAS IT Senior Associate works closely with managers and staff on client engagements.The BAS IT Senior Associate is responsible for day to day activities of an assigned group of clients. The ideal candidate will have a blended range of experience on IT Audit support engagements as well as technology projects such as software development, software selection, ERP implementation, security and project management.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.-Run client engagements from start to finish, which includes planning, executing, directing, and completing information systems audits and business process control reviews and managing to budget.-Supervise, train, and mentor associates and interns on audit and review process and assess performance of staff for engagement reviews; perform in-charge role as needed.-Evaluate and test business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.-Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues and other opportunities for improvement.-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.-Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.-Perform general computer and application controls reviews.-Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.-Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans. -Perform security and penetration studies.-Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements for clients.-Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.-Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform BAS services.-Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems, and make recommendations for business and process improvements.-Assist partners and senior management on proposals and business development calls.-Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements.-Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.-Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis.-Perform other job-related duties as necessary.QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS -Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Information Technology.-Two to four years of experience at a staff/senior consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level.Security experience or security training and Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 experience.CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification a plus.Areas of expertise should include at least some of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).Ability to supervise staff and lead projects.Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.Strong leadership, recruiting, training, and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.Excellent analytical, organizational, and project management skills.Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications. MS Project is a plus.Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.Additional Information: Travel Percentage: 70% Company:Grant ThorntonLocation:Charlotte, NCStatus:Full Time, EmployeeJob Category:Full Time, EmployeeEducation:Bachelor's Degree Company:Grant ThorntonReference Code:7553