Senior IT Auditor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

The Senior IT Auditor provides highly specialized services in: IT controls and risk assessment; auditing; controls and reporting. They have a high level of expertise in their area(s) of specialization. The position provides a leadership role in IT audit activities and is knowledgeable about IT best practices. The Senior IT Auditor provides assistance to all levels of personnel in their specialty area. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE 

• Plans and executes IT audits and assists with management consulting and special projects.
• Applies technical competency and possesses a strong understanding of IT General Controls.
• Utilizes a risk-based approach to independently and effectively perform internal audit engagements of information systems and related processes.
• Identifies and assesses risks and control activities and designs effective audit procedures to evaluate control effectiveness.
• Leads risk assessment activities to inform IT and Cybersecurity focused audit plan.
• Prepares internal audit reports and presentations that clearly and succinctly describe results.
• Recommends practical, appropriate, and cost-effective methods to reduce identified risk exposures and increase the strength of the overall control environment.
• Conducts advisory projects for key system implementations and business process changes to provide proactive risk and control guidance to business partners.
• Builds long-term relationships with senior management to better understand the company’s culture and management directives.
• As needed, assists in control audits and consulting engagements in areas outside of IT (e.g. Program Audits, Control Reviews, Sub-Recipient Monitoring)