Job Description
Job Summary: The Assurance Experienced Manager, IS Assurance is responsible for leading a team of IS Assurance professionals in the review, documentation, evaluation and testing of information technology processes and controls in a wide range of environments. Job Duties: • Documents and tests IT general and application controls for a wide range of software packages and technology platforms • Prepares audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed and reviews them with the client and audit team • Identifies opportunities to utilize computer-assisted audit techniques (CAATs) and manages the implementation of those techniques, as appropriate • Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements • Communicates to the client areas to improve processes, strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and/or increase efficiency • Identifies and prioritizes key risks, and assesses their impact and likeliness of occurrence • Recognizes technical concerns or issues and communicates those concerns with IS Assurance management • Recognizes and validates relevant technical issues and brings them to the attention of client management • Manages and reviews the IS audit work on assigned engagements • Reviews the work product of IS Assurance Staff • Ensures technology is appropriately integrated into the audit process • Acts as primary client contact for all questions and issues • Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management • Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information • Oversees controls, tests performed and results • Other duties as required Supervisory Responsibilities: • Supervises the day-to-day workload of IS Senior Associates and Associates on assigned engagements and reviews work product • Ensures IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates are trained on all relevant IS Assurance software and resources • Evaluates the performance of IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates and assists in the development of goals and objectives to enhance professional development • Delivers periodic performance feedback and completes performance evaluations for IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates • Acts as mentor to IS Assurance Senior Associates and Associates, as appropriate Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education: • Bachelors' degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required • Master's in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred Experience: • More than six (6) years of experience of information systems auditing experience, required • More than four (4) years of supervisory experience, required • Prior experience working within a public accounting or Internal Auditing environment, preferred • Prior experience performing IT general controls and application control reviews, preferred • Prior experience performing SAS70 (now SOC) engagements, preferred License/Certifications: • CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP and/or CFE certification, required Software: • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred • Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred • Exposure to operating systems (e.g., UNIX, OS400, LINUX); and databases (e.g., Oracle, SQL), preferred Language: • N/A Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Strong analytical and basic research skills • Solid organizational skills, especially the ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details • Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment • Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously • Capable of effective managing a team of professionals and delegating work assignments as needed • Build and maintain strong relationships with client personnel • Ability to encourage team environment on engagements and contribute to the professional development of assigned personnel • Executive presence and ability to act as primary contact on assigned engagements • Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels • Advanced knowledge of internal controls • Ability to travel up to 30% Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography. California Range: $130,000 - $160,000 Illinois Range: $100,000 - $120,000 NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $127,000 - $160,000 Apply tot his job