Job Description
#KGS
Roles & responsibilities
- Conduct external audits in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards
- Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes
- Lead team in evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
- Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- Demonstrate strong project management skills for all engagements being led
- Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations
- Contribute to the Automation agenda of the practice by assisting in developing/testing for different bots and tools
- Conducting IT audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulations
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes
- Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management
- Provide opportunity to junior team members and coach them on day-to-day tasks
- Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings
- Possess knowledge of tools and techniques to drive audits for different industries or sectors
- Review work of junior team members for quality as per relevant auditing standards
- Evaluating IT systems, processes, and policies to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
- Developing and executing audit plans, including scoping, testing, and reporting
- Assessing IT risks and recommending controls to mitigate those risks
Mandatory technical & functional skills
- Experience in evaluating and testing Process level manual, automated controls and General IT Controls.
- Experience in evaluating risks across a variety of IT platforms (including ERPs, UNIX/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, iSeries (AS400), SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and popular Cloud Hosted solutions)
- Experience of industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA etc. preferred.
- Strong Understanding of different Industry sectors preferred.
Preferred Technical & Functional Skills
- Flair to be abreast with emerging Technology / innovations like Cloud computing, Agile, Blockchain, AI etc.
- Proficient with MS Office suite of applications [MS Word, MS Exec, MS PowerPoint, Power BI].
- Certifications like CISA, CISSP, HITRUST,ISO etc.
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
- Critical thinking and analytical ability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Flexibility to adapt to a variety of situations and multitask.
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Personal drive and positive work ethic.
- Innovative mindset.
- Collaborate and build rapport with onshore and offshore teams
- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct
Responsibilities
Roles & responsibilities
- Conduct external audits in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards
- Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes
- Lead team in evaluating and documenting the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client’s Internal Controls over Financial Reporting
- Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants)
- Demonstrate strong project management skills for all engagements being led
- Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations
- Contribute to the Automation agenda of the practice by assisting in developing/testing for different bots and tools
- Conducting IT audits to assess the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management, and compliance with regulations
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes
- Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management
- Provide opportunity to junior team members and coach them on day-to-day tasks
- Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings
- Possess knowledge of tools and techniques to drive audits for different industries or sectors
- Review work of junior team members for quality as per relevant auditing standards
- Evaluating IT systems, processes, and policies to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement
- Developing and executing audit plans, including scoping, testing, and reporting
- Assessing IT risks and recommending controls to mitigate those risks
Mandatory technical & functional skills
- Experience in evaluating and testing Process level manual, automated controls and General IT Controls.
- Experience in evaluating risks across a variety of IT platforms (including ERPs, UNIX/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, iSeries (AS400), SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and popular Cloud Hosted solutions)
- Experience of industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA etc. preferred.
- Strong Understanding of different Industry sectors preferred.
Qualifications
This role is for you if you have the below
- Education Qualification: BE/B.Tech, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, MCA, M.Tech, CA.
- Work Experience: The candidate must have 3-6 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
