IT Audit Manager
Kearney - Washington, MA
posted 2 days ago
About the position
Kearney & Company is currently seeking an IT Audit Manager to join our team. The IT Audit Manager is responsible for delivering quality services and work products on an audit readiness, liaison and remediation project. The IT Audit Manager will report to the IT Senior Manager and will perform the following responsibilities: Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's complex environment. Understand business operations, processes, and functions unique to the client. Apply information technology and financial statement audit concepts to the project, including audit expectations and timeline, PBC workflow, testing concepts, quality supporting documentation, and observations and notice of findings and recommendations. Work in a team environment with clients, Kearney team members, and other contractors. Balance tasks concurrently and meet strict deadlines. Review audit reports, notice of findings and recommendations, corrective action plans, and provide guidance and recommendations to the client, including remediation activities. Perform quality control reviews and assist in the submission of supporting documentation for internal and external audits. Coordinate and hold meetings with key process owners and subject matter experts and provide recommendations to meet audit objectives. Review and evaluate financial/business process internal controls and supporting documentation. Develop white papers and guidance material to improve business processes. Use organizational skills and prepare advanced Excel pivot tables and charts/graphs to track PBCs. Analyze large datasets to ensure supporting documentation meets the audit provided by client (PBC) request. Ensure project deliverable compliance and quality. Provide support to other components within DHS and assist in the submission of audit requests. Effectively communicate and present findings to the client in writing and orally. Approach problems proactively with a solutions-based angle. Review work performed by other associates or team members. Support firm-wide initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate professionalism and competence in the client's complex environment
- Understand business operations, processes, and functions unique to the client
- Apply information technology and financial statement audit concepts to the project
- Work in a team environment with clients, Kearney team members, and other contractors
- Balance tasks concurrently and meet strict deadlines
- Review audit reports, notice of findings and recommendations, corrective action plans
- Perform quality control reviews and assist in the submission of supporting documentation for audits
- Coordinate and hold meetings with key process owners and subject matter experts
- Review and evaluate financial/business process internal controls and supporting documentation
- Develop white papers and guidance material to improve business processes
- Use organizational skills and prepare advanced Excel pivot tables and charts/graphs
- Analyze large datasets to ensure supporting documentation meets the audit request
- Ensure project deliverable compliance and quality
- Provide support to other components within DHS and assist in the submission of audit requests
- Effectively communicate and present findings to the client in writing and orally
- Approach problems proactively with a solutions-based angle
- Review work performed by other associates or team members
- Support firm-wide initiatives
Requirements
- BA/BS/BBA degree from an accredited college/university
- Minimum of 4 years of professional experience, with at least 3 years in IT audit
- Experience in financial statement auditing, audit readiness, audit remediation, audit liaison
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
- Working knowledge of NIST SPs and FISCAM, OMB Circular A-123 and A-136, USSGL, Treasury Financial Manual, and/or GAO Yellow Book
- Experience working with or auditing technologies: Microsoft Windows Server, Oracle databases, Oracle EBS, and/or cloud infrastructure
- Experience working on a financial statement audit, FISMA, and/or SOC engagement
- Proficient knowledge of the document request process utilized by auditors
- Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
Nice-to-haves
- CISA, CISSP, CPA, CGFM, and/or CIA
- Experience working with Federal Government and/or DoD clients
- Understanding of Financial Management
- Experience using a GRC tool to track PBCs, conduct audits/assessments, and develop status reports and dashboard visualizations
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, and Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan and 529 Education Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Account
- Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurances
- Legal Insurance and Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program, fitness and wellness benefits, and other firm benefits
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
