Experienced Associate | IT Audit

As an experienced IT Auditor, you will perform a variety of assurance and testing work for a portfolio of diversified clients in different industries, focusing on Financial Services Industry (FSI). Given the many opportunities to work with different engagement teams and managers, you will quickly learn to collaborate effectively. As you progress, you will receive training and be assigned to different aspects of the engagement.

Responsibilities

• Perform business process understanding along with financial audit teams to identify scope for IT Audit procedures, such as testing automated controls, data analysis, and other audit procedures to address financial audit risks.
• Prepare and communicate the IT Audit Plan, budget, and timelines to the IT Audit Manager.
• Conduct fieldwork and audit procedures, including IT risk assessments, testing of automated/application controls, general IT controls, interface controls, and system-generated reports, as well as risk mitigation procedures and reporting preparation.
• Identify and evaluate IT risks and impacts associated with identified issues.
• Communicate engagement issues and findings to senior management and client personnel.
• Prepare written reports on findings and recommendations from engagement work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with client personnel.

Qualifications

• BS in Computer Science, Business Computer, or Management Information Systems.
• CISA or other relevant certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of related experience within professional services, IT external audit, or IT internal audit.
• Strong background in auditing techniques and/or computer control environments within the Financial Services Industry.
• Ability to plan and manage fieldwork while ensuring deliverables meet work plan specifications and deadlines.
• Experience in testing general IT controls of applications, operating systems, and databases, along with testing of system-generated reports.
• Proficient in understanding business processes, identifying, and testing automated application controls.
• Ability to perform risk mitigation procedures, including identifying and testing mitigating and compensating controls.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, team player, and passionate about delivering tangible outcomes.
• Willingness to work hours as needed to meet client deadlines and firm needs.
• Strong proficiency in basic PC applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) with a general understanding of data analysis techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, along with conducting extensive research.

Location
Doha, Qatar