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Senior Auditor - IT

HOBOKEN-07030, NJ, US
02/18/2019

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Required Skills

CIA

Company

Infinity Consulting Solutions, Inc

Experience

Job Description

Senior Auditor - IT

Reporting to the Senior Director, IT Audit the Senior IT auditor helps plan and participate in information technology audits.

Senior IT auditors participate in pre-audit planning, and perform field engagements or join operational and financial audit teams at various entities.

Our clients and OpCo audits vary in size and complexity from field offices to large, regional data centers.

The internal Audit focuses on the "objectives, risks, and controls” perspective, derived from the original COSO study and related auditing frameworks.

To apply this concept effectively, the ideal candidate will assess the risks associated with various business objectives and evaluate the controls in place to mitigate those risks.

From an IT perspective, this means understanding the company businesses and supporting information technology to ascertain whether the IT environment (including applications, data centers, operating systems, processes such as change management, network security and information security and their controls) is effective and protected.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist in planning engagements based on IT risks as related to the business.

Obtain a detailed understanding of an entity's operations, including major systems, specific policies and procedures, and industry standards

Prepare work papers and coordinate receipt of audit materials required to analyze, test and evaluate the entity's control environment.

Conduct interviews, walkthroughs, and document results.

Examine documentation and evaluate procedures in the control environment.

Document conclusions; organize and reference workpapers for supervisory review.

Identify control weaknesses, help assess their financial or other impact, and discuss practical solutions with management

Draft audit report findings and Process Improvements for review at the closing meeting

Participate in closing meetings at the end of fieldwork, noting comments and providing clear explanations for our findings and ratings, as required.

Actively pursue certifications and continuing professional education in line with the department's needs and the auditor's career development

Qualifications:

Undergraduate degree in information technology. A related business or accounting degree is acceptable, accompanied by good communication and risk assessment skills.

Professional designations - CIA, CISA or CISSP - or progress in that direction are desirable. Other IT-related designations may suffice, as might a project management certification.

Minimum of 3 years information technology and/or audit experience is critical

Experience in insurance, broking, or other financial services is a plus.

Solid understanding of operating systems, applications and databases, such as UNIX/LINUX, Windows Server, Oracle and SQL database management systems, and Oracle Financials ERP systems. Additionally have a solid understanding of IT Infrastructure controls such as physical security and network security. Understanding of Cyber Security controls and frameworks a plus.

Ability to work effectively with management and staff members in a team environment.

Solid analytical, problem solving, organization, and project management skills.

Ability to understand the relationship between complex information technology and business issues; recognize and agree on appropriate solutions proposed by management.

Ability to travel (30 - 40%), including some international, is fundamental.

Interpersonal skills are essential; the ability to communicate confidently in oral and written form, clearly and effectively is key to successful performance as a senior IT auditor.