IT Audit - Associate

IT AUDIT, SOX & SYSTEMS - CONSULTANTPOSITION SUMMARYAs 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 Risk Services (BRS) practice, part of Business Advisory Services (BAS), addresses these controls and security issues.  BRS 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.  BRS 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.The BAS IT Audit Associate works closely with staff on all phases of project and engagement management for multiple clients.  The BAS IT Audit Associate will learn to conduct information systems audits, business process control reviews, and activities related to SOX and Sarbanes-Oxley attestations within a team atmosphere while working on a variety of client engagements.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES-Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.-Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of information systems audits, business process control reviews, and other service offerings in a variety of industries from an IT perspective.-Assist in the review of operational, financial, and technology processes to provide management with an individual assessment of business risk, internal control, and the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the process.-Assist clients and staff to develop client and project risk assessments, implement opportunities, and recommendations regarding business and IT process optimization, profit improvement, internal control, and compliance.-Work with audit and assurance teams and the client to help plan engagement strategy, help define objectives, and help address technology-related controls risks.-Work with management consulting teams to implement controls in new systems deployment.-Assist with the evaluation and testing of business processes and business controls and identify areas of risk.-Assist on engagement with performing general computer and application controls reviews.-Assist with the preparation of Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.-Learn new knowledge of IT trends and IT systems processes to identify security engagement issues and risk management issues.-Assist with the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.-Assist with the performance of security and penetration studies.-Work with BAS team to identify and resolve client issues discovered during audit and review process.-Use automated tools to help clients assess risk exposure and document internal controls.-Maintain a good working relationship with clients and work effectively with client management and staff at all levels to gather information and to perform BAS services. -Work closely with senior associates and managers to promptly resolve problems.-Gain 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.-Fresh grad to one year of experience at a staff consultant level in a similar practice or function with a Big 4 firm.-Desire to pursue CPA, CIA, CISA, CISSP, CISM, CFE, or PMP license/certification.-ACL or SAS experience is a plus.-Excellent verbal and written communication skills.-Ability to think independently and be a ''thought leader,'' professional demeanor, a can-do attitude and other qualities that include decisiveness, self-initiative, and high energy.-Strong teamwork and analytical skills.-Detail-oriented, able to work according to schedules and workplans, able to ask good questions and request help as needed. -Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.-Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required.