IT Controls Associate

Duration: Contract – 6 months with potential to extend Primary Skills : SOX, Risk Management Overview Client is looking to hire a team of IT Controls Associates to support upcoming client initiatives. These Associates will actively participate in client engagements from start to completion, with a focus on executing and reporting on assigned project tasks. This includes co‑sourced and outsourced IT internal audit, IT internal control assessments, IT risk management program assessments, tests of IT control design and operating effectiveness for Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) and other compliance requirements, and helping clients design and implement IT controls. Responsibilities Obtain an understanding of clients’ industry, objectives, strategy, operations, processes, IT systems, and controls Execute IT control design and operating effectiveness test procedures based on engagement scope, and client environment risk factors Bring an innovative and analytical mindset to help our clients solve business issues and enable more efficient project execution Work with the project team and client to deliver services in accordance with project leadership and client expectations Work collaboratively with colleagues across Advisory Business Lines (ABLs) and with other Client Service Lines (e.g., Audit Services and Tax Services) Meet or exceed defined performance metrics, perform other duties as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS, or a related field is required Minimum 1 year of related work experience with a professional services firm, or as part of a risk management, information security, or internal audit function Desire to pursue CISA, CISSP, CISM, CPA, CIA, or other relevant license/certification Experience in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of IT risk management or IT controls (IT general controls, application controls, interface controls, IT infrastructure controls, key report integrity, etc.) for Internal Audit, SOX compliance, System & Organization Control (SOC) reporting, or other risk, compliance, or assurance activities Understanding of current IT risk and control focus areas of external financial statement auditors Understanding of IT risk management and cybersecurity risk management standards (COBIT, NIST CSF, etc.) Ability to execute multiple engagements and completing priorities in a rapidly growing team environment Exceptional client service, communication, analytical, organizational and project management skills Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Visio and Office Suite applications #J-18808-Ljbffr