IT Auditors x2  $75,000- $126,000 pa.

Washington DC, USA

Elite Audit & Finance recruitment are engaged with hiring two IT risk based Auditors for a growing team in this impressive global tech company based near Washington DC in the U.S. The roles will offer hybrid working and you will need to be based in the office 2 days per week.

The role:

Execute risk-based IT audits to identify weaknesses in cybersecurity and IT operations controls. Assess areas such as user access management, network security, data management, operating systems, databases, and IT resilience.

Analyze risks in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure, as well as third-party SaaS tools, and recommend remediation strategies. Collaborate with IT and business teams to evaluate compensating controls and ensure risk mitigation.

Perform audits of ITGCs, including logical access, user management, and privileged user reviews. Review change management controls for proper authorization, documentation, and testing of system changes. Assess IT operations controls related to backups, system availability, and incident response.

Test automated application controls, key system interfaces, and reconciliation processes for data integrity and financial reporting accuracy. Communicate audit findings clearly, documenting results and providing actionable recommendations.

Support audit reporting for senior stakeholders and facilitate SOX compliance with process owners and external auditors. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Candidate requirements:

Essential criteria:

• 3+ years of experience performing IT auditing, including Cyber Security, IT Operations, SOX, ITGC, ITAC, or IPE testing
• 2+ years of experience performing SOX IT audits, such as IT General Controls and IT Application Controls
• Experience preparing work papers or work products, including audit plans, process documentation, test plans, or audit reports
• Experience applying critical thinking and problem-solving techniques during audit planning and fieldwork
• Knowledge of auditing processes, internal controls, accounting standards, SOX, and process and system documentation techniques, and major IT control frameworks, including NIST, ISO, or COBIT
• Ability to prepare clearly written communications and work products and verbally present and discuss work products, issues, and ideas
• Ability to pay strict attention to detail to ensure accuracy and quality of work and manage and prioritize tasks and deadlines across multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to organize and direct the work of others to meet project objectives and maintain quality
• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, Accounting

Non-essential criteria:

• Knowledge of IIA professional auditing practices and standards
• Knowledge of data analytics and visualization methods
• Ability to leverage the power of data analytics
• CISA or CRISC Certification