IT Audit Senior Associate

Company: AAFCPAs
Location: Shedd
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Company DescriptionAAFCPAs is the premier CPA and consulting firm based in New England and considered an attractive alternative to national CPA firms by discerning clients who appreciate exceptional value. We provide audit, tax, and advisory solutions to nonprofit organizations, commercial companies, and wealthy individuals/estates. Since 1973, our sincere approach to business and service excellence has built a thriving 200+ member firm driven by our altruistic mission to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for all constituents: employees, clients, and communities. AAFCPAs donates 10% of its net profits annually to nonprofit organizations.AAFCPAs is an independent member of PrimeGlobal, the fourth largest CPA firm association in the world. This provides our clients with seamless national and global coverage, along with an advantageous pay-as-you-use model.Job DescriptionAAFCPAs is seeking a high-energy IT Auditor who is fully competent, highly-ethical, and driven to ensure a positive client experience for the firm's distinct but integrated Business Process & IT Advisory Practice. This rapidly growing practice area of the firm strengthens the link between IT and finance for our clients, which reduces risk significantly and eases the technology burden. AAF's Business Process & IT Advisors earn the role of trusted business advisor with solutions such as: internal controls, IT audits, technology risk assessments, IT strategy development, privacy assessment, data analytics, leveraging Cloud services, and outsourcing strategies.The IT Audit Senior Associate is responsible for providing solutions for diverse organizations, and for very small companies (5 employees) through sophisticated midmarket organizations (-3,000 employees). The IT Audit Senior Associate will be responsible for assisting Managers in planning and managing engagements, conducting fieldwork, discussing findings and observations during client exit meetings, creating work papers, and preparing written audit reports. The position will also include client service assistance such as advice on internal control approaches, best practices and advising clients in solving critical business issues.ResponsibilitiesAssist Practice Managers by performing field work on client engagements within budget.Audit Support* IT Auditing in support of financial statement audit.* SOC report assessment.Attest and Advisory Engagements* Controls assessment (IT General Controls)* SSAE 18 Examinations (SOC 1) (Formerly SAS 70) SOC 2 and 3.* SOX 404 Internal Audit for IT General ControlsWork with assurance teams and the client to plan engagement strategy, define objectives, and address technology-related controls risks and issues.Maintain a good working relationship with clients to enhance customer satisfaction and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform audit services.Gain comprehensive understanding of client operations, processes, and business objectives and utilize that knowledge on engagements. Some travel within route 495 to Boston. QualificationsMinimal travel required outside of route 495.* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or Computer Science.* Four or more years of IT Audit experience in a similar practice or function with a reputable firm (big 4 is a plus).* Performing testing in support of SOC reporting and SOX 404.* Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.* Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.* Experience with Exceptional client service and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships.* Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment.* Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.* IT Security experience or security training a plus.* Certifications: CPA, CISA or CISSP are a plusATTRIBUTES* Honesty and Integrity - Displays the highest standards of and ethical conduct personally and professionally and contributes to maintaining the ethics and values of the firm* Accountability - accepts responsibility for starting, controlling, and concluding job tasks and assignments; accepts responsibility for behavior* Business acumen* Ability to exercise discretion and good judgment* Professional confidence and reliability* A "can-do" attitude and willingness to do whatever is necessary to get the job done* Highest standards of quality with a sense of urgency* Exceptionally well organized and detail-oriented* Proven time management and prioritization skills* Customer service focus* Comfortable working autonomously* Naturally team-oriented and a team player* Ability to maintain a good working relationship with others* Proactive, flexible and the ability to multi-task. Willing and able to roll up sleeves and pitch in wherever needed* Able to handle tight deadlines, multiple priorities, and stressful situations* Drive - wants to make a difference and contribute positively to our future successAdditional InformationThis role reports to the Partner who leads AAFCPAs' Business and IT Advisory Practice.Competitive salary plus annual bonus potential. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefit package which includes subsidized medical and dental, 401(k) savings plan, life insurance, and short-term and long-term disability, plus more.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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