Grant Thornton International Ltd
Job Overview
As an IT Audit Senior Associate, you’ll listen to learn about your client’s IT controls environments and the risks they face, and then apply that knowledge to focus on what matters most — all with the resources, environment and support to help you excel. You’ll build relationships with your clients and your engagement team while working collaboratively to improve the client’s overall processes, and help them better understand their IT controls and areas of risk. From day one, you’ll be empowered with access to firm leaders and mentors, training programs, resource groups, team-based communities, and growth opportunities to help you develop your career and achieve more, confidently.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Planning, executing and completing engagements to evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk and providing support to financial statement audits
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought‑after adviser to clients and colleagues
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations
Training and supervising less experienced team members and providing consistent, regular feedback
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Technical Skills You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, MIS or related disciplines
A CISA certification or desire to pursue CISA certification preferred; CPA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license or certification is plus
Minimum two years of experience in public accounting or an equivalent field, delivering controls‑based services with exposure to Information Technology General Controls for financial statement audits; an understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls; technical expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus
Knowledge of at least one 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, UNIX, AS400, Mainframe), or databases
Known as proactive and a problem solver
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation The base salary range for this position in Massachusetts only is between $95,000 and $142,600.
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Day-to-Day Responsibilities
Planning, executing and completing engagements to evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk and providing support to financial statement audits
Identifying market trends in order to be a proactive problem solver and sought‑after adviser to clients and colleagues
Listening and communicating clearly with clients about engagement expectations
Training and supervising less experienced team members and providing consistent, regular feedback
Working at a client site, with your team in the office or remotely. We empower teams to listen first to expectations of clients and teammates; then you and your team can determine when and where to work. No matter when or where, you will have the support you need to thrive
Representing Grant Thornton at recruiting and professional networking events
Building your technical and professional skills through formal training
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications & Technical Skills You have the following technical skills, qualifications and abilities:
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, IT, MIS or related disciplines
A CISA certification or desire to pursue CISA certification preferred; CPA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license or certification is plus
Minimum two years of experience in public accounting or an equivalent field, delivering controls‑based services with exposure to Information Technology General Controls for financial statement audits; an understanding of generally accepted practices for testing key reports and application controls; technical expertise (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards, NetSuite, etc.) is a plus
Knowledge of at least one 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, UNIX, AS400, Mainframe), or databases
Known as proactive and a problem solver
Can manage multiple engagements and competing priorities
Value teamwork, are agile and know the power of building strong relationships
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Compensation The base salary range for this position in Massachusetts only is between $95,000 and $142,600.
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