Job Description
#KGS
Roles & responsibilities
- Lead external audit in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards.
- Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
- Lead team in evaluating and performing review of the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client's Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
- Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills for multiple engagements being simultaneously led. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes.
- Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
- Share learnings and provides on the job training to junior team members. Coaching and mentoring the team members.
- Demonstrate team leading behaviors and has been a performance manager in current or last role. Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their roles.
- Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
- Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings.
- Lead meetings and communications directly with Client contacts regarding engagement status, scoping, testing results, final deliverables, etc.
- Build and nurture a positive working relationship with External / Internal stakeholders.
Mandatory technical & functional skills
- Experience in evaluating and testing Process level manual, automated controls and General IT Controls.
- Experience in evaluating risks across a variety of IT platforms (including ERPs, UNIX/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, iSeries (AS400), SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and popular Cloud Hosted solutions)
- Hands on experience of industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA etc. preferred.
- Strong Understanding of different Industry sectors and business.
Preferred Technical & Functional Skills
- Has hands on experience in Emerging Technology / innovations like Cloud computing, Agile, Blockchain, Automation, AI etc.
- Proficient with MS Office suite of applications [MS Word, MS Exec, MS PowerPoint, Visio, Power BI].
- Worked on proposal development for a client and played key role in practice level initiatives.
- Flair to be abreast with Emerging Technology / innovations like Cloud computing, Agile, Blockchain etc.
- Strong Understanding of different Industry sectors preferred.
- Certifications like CISA, CISSP, HITRUST,ISO etc.
Key behavioral attributes/requirements
- Ability to proactively assess issues and identify solutions.
- Strong leadership and organization skills.
- Innovative mindset; Critical thinking and analytical ability.
- Ability to keep team motivated while working under pressure and in crunch situations.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Attention to detail and quality consciousness
- Quick learner
- Agile to deliver under tight timelines, based on business needs including working on weekends
- Collaborative and Proactive
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Personal drive and positive work ethic.
Responsibilities
Roles & responsibilities
- Lead external audit in accordance with the PCAOB (Public Company Accounting Oversight Board) Auditing Standards.
- Lead team in conducting Process understanding discussions with the Clients as part of assessing risks arising from their use of Technology and identify control gaps within their processes.
- Lead team in evaluating and performing review of the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls (GITCs and ITACs) pertaining to Client's Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.
- Lead team in performing SOC 1 and SOC 2, SOC 2+ (HITRUST), SSAE18 assessments in accordance with the attestation standards established by the AICPA.
- Demonstrate strong project management skills for multiple engagements being simultaneously led. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure IT controls are integrated into business processes.
- Documenting audit findings, preparing reports and recommendations for the management.
- Demonstrate the ability to identify opportunities and innovative ways to efficiently deliver on engagements and/or implement internal process improvements / automations.
- Share learnings and provides on the job training to junior team members. Coaching and mentoring the team members.
- Demonstrate team leading behaviors and has been a performance manager in current or last role. Ability to provide constructive feedback to the team members and help them achieve / exceed expectations from their roles.
- Effectively manage engagement economics and operational aspects including resourcing and reporting.
- Contribute to the Knowledge Management agenda of the practice by assisting in technical knowledge development and trainings.
- Lead meetings and communications directly with Client contacts regarding engagement status, scoping, testing results, final deliverables, etc.
- Build and nurture a positive working relationship with External / Internal stakeholders.
Mandatory technical & functional skills
- Experience in evaluating and testing Process level manual, automated controls and General IT Controls.
- Experience in evaluating risks across a variety of IT platforms (including ERPs, UNIX/Linux, Windows, Mainframe, iSeries (AS400), SQL, Sybase, Oracle, DB2 and popular Cloud Hosted solutions)
- Hands on experience of industry standards and frameworks such as COBIT, COSO, HIPAA etc. preferred.
- Strong Understanding of different Industry sectors and business.
Qualifications
This role is for you if you have the below
- Education Qualification: BE/B.Tech, B.Com, BCA, B.Sc, MBA, M.Sc, MCA,M.Tech, CA.
- Work Experience: The candidate must have 5-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role, preferably with a Big 4 firm.
- Team leading / Performance Management experience for a minimum of 1-2 years.
