Consultant - Assurance - NAT - ASU - TR - Technology Risk - Mumbai

1) Ensuring their accounts comply with the requisite audit standards

2) Providing a robust and clear perspective to audit committees and

3) Providing critical information for stakeholders

Our Service Offerings include External Audit, Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS), IFRS & US GAAP conversion, IPO and other public offering, Corporate Treasury - IFRS 9 accounting & implementation support etc

Your key responsibilities

Technical Excellence

Job Summary

As an Technology Risk professional, you will be instrumental in conducting detailed IT audits to ensure compliance with controls and regulatory mandates, including ICFR

Your responsibilities encompass identifying ITGCs and ITACs, executing SOX compliance tasks, preparing SOCR, and performing IT process reviews

You will oversee Change Management, Access Management, Application Controls and other relevant areas, while collaborating with teams to pinpoint and mitigate control gaps

Staying current with industry developments and effectively communicating audit outcomes to stakeholders are key aspects of the role

The ideal candidate will have a solid background in IT controls and auditing, with certifications like CISA or CISSP preferred, and the capacity to thrive in a dynamic, multi-priority environment

Your key responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive IT audits to address and ensure compliance with established controls and regulatory requirements, including Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Identify and review IT General Controls (ITGCs) to safeguard organizational assets and IT Application Controls (ITACs) to ensure accuracy of financial reporting
Execute SOX compliance activities, including risk assessments, controls testing, and remediation efforts
Prepare and assess Service Organization Control Reports (SOCR) to validate the effectiveness of IT controls objectives
Conduct IT process reviews through stakeholder interviews, data validations, and document analysis
Apply IT-related and internal control knowledge to deliver high quality engagement
Review Change Management processes, ensuring that changes are thoroughly reviewed, tested and approved
Review Access Management procedures to ensure proper access levels and permissions


Evaluate and address Segregation of Duties (SOD) concerns to prevent unauthorized access and potential conflicts
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify control gaps and develop effective remediation plans
Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies related to IT controls and compliance
Prepare and communicate audit findings, recommendations, and status updates to key stakeholders and management

Skills and attributes

To qualify for the role you must have
Qualification

Proven experience of IT controls, ITGCs, ITACs, SOX 404 controls testing and IT auditing
Strong knowledge of Change Management, Access Management, SOD, business process IT controls and ICFR principles
Familiarity with Service Organization Control Reports (SOCR) and related frameworks


Familiarity with ERPs such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365 etc


Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail


Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with internal teams and external auditors


Relevant professional certifications such as CISA, CISSP, or equivalent preferred
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Experience

0-4 years of experience