Senior IT Auditor Job in Pasadena, California US
Senior IT Auditor
Our Pasadena, California client is looking to add a Senior Internal IT Auditor to their growing Internal Audit Department. Functions: * Contribute to the audit planning process * Assist in the development of audit objectives and detailed test procedures that effectively address key controls and risks * Plan and perform reviews of IT general and application controls * This includes supporting integrated audits and system implementation reviews * Provide IT technical audit services and consulting relative to IT internal control practices for PC-Client, Web, and legacy applications in distributed networks and multi-platform environments (mainframe and server-based operating systems, database management, and data and telecommunications network technologies) * Develop work papers that address the objectives of the audit program and support the conclusions reached during testing * Adhere to the IIA Standards and IAS Guidelines for WorkPaper documentation * Assess business systems / processes to identify key control points and risks * Document using narrative and/or flowcharting techniques * Draft audit conclusions, discuss potential issues with clients, and prepare and deliver other summary communication documents as required * With supervision, successfully execute all phases of the audit process for moderately complex projects * Contribute to the development of the assigned practice area by participating in risk assessment activities, creation of audit tools, establishing client relationships, and identifying and sharing relevant information * Perform other duties as assigned The successful applicant will possess the following requirements (items are required unless noted otherwise): * Typically less than 5 years of professional auditing or comparable experience * A Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, a related field, or 4 additional years of equivalent experience * Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and experience in applying the principles and practices of internal auditing in accounting, financial, and operational environments including auditing business functions and information technology systems * Demonstrated knowledge of IT internal control and security practices * Demonstrated general accounting, financial and business skills, knowledge, and experience * Demonstrated skills in the identification and resolution of business problems within a team setting * Ability to research and identify best practices * Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize general audit software such as ACL, TeamMate, etc. * Demonstrated ability to understand and document business processes and related internal controls in narrative and/or flowchart formats * Basic project management skills * Demonstrated ability to adapt quickly to changing demands and environment, and rapidly develop in-depth knowledge of new audit areas * Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills * Ability to persuade; articulate, and defend positions * Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and Lotus Notes Certifications: * One of the following certifications is required (or actively pursuing): Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) Preferred Qualifications: * 2+ years of IT auditing experience * Audit experience within a large, complex organization For more than 45 years, Kforce has been providing professional staffing services based upon our belief that great people equal great results. Today, we have more than 1,900 staffing specialists in 41 major U.S. markets focused on delivering the right match the right way.