IT Auditor

General Description

Conducts audits of systems, applications, and general technology related processes to validate whether appropriate controls that promote the safeguard of assets, accuracy of data, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations are in place. Conducts audits of systems, applications, and general technology related processes to validate whether appropriate controls that promote the safeguard of assets, accuracy of data, operational efficiency, and compliance with applicable regulations are in place.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs interviews and walkthroughs in a professional manner to gain understanding of the process around systems or applications in the audit scope. Analyzes data gathered to evaluate the design effectiveness of controls established by management and develops program to test operating effectiveness as applicable. Through various data querying, programing, and scripting techniques, plans, writes, and tests repeatable programs required to obtain information needed or to detect exceptions as required. In coordination with audit supervisor and manager, prepares, discuss, and submit audit findings and recommendations and helps prepare audit report.

Supervisory responsibilities:

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Experience

A minimum of 1 year of experience in internal or external auditing of information technology, cybersecurity, IT risk management, or general hands-on IT experience (networking, programming, infrastructure, database); preferably supporting financial institutions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's)

• Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments within the it function.
• Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management, and finance and accounting practices and methods.
• Experience with multiple technology domains including aspects of windows / office 365, web and/or database management, software development, networking, and automation.
• Working knowledge of ms office: word, excel, powerpoint, acl or arbutus, and database querying (sql).
• Excellent people skills to develop and maintain good relationships with auditees, anticipate their needs, present alternatives, and provide follow-up to the agreements reached.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills to work with multiple things and comply with established deadlines
• Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.