IT Audit Specialist

Querentia; Montreal; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading technology consulting firm in Montreal is seeking an IT Control Testing Specialist to ensure compliance with internal policies and industry standards. The role involves evaluating IT controls and working with cross-functional teams to address control gaps. Candidates must have solid experience in testing IT controls, knowledge of IT control frameworks, and fluency in French. This is a contract position demanding strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in IT controls testing, IT audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks such as COBIT, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and execute IT control testing procedures and automated controls.
• Document test plans, methodologies, results, and evidence.
• Identify control deficiencies and communicate findings.

Skills

IT controls testing

IT audit

risk management

compliance

analytical skills

documentation

problem-solving skills

French fluency

Tools

GRC platforms

Excel

audit management software

Job description

Recruitment Manager @ Querentia | Connecting Top Tech Talent to Career-Defining Opportunities in Canada

IT Control Testing Specialist

IT Control Testing Specialist is responsible for evaluating and testing the effectiveness of IT controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards. The role involves working closely with IT, risk, audit, and compliance teams to identify control gaps, assess risks, and support remediation efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Solid experience in IT control testing.
• Plan, design, and execute IT control testing procedures, application controls, and automated controls.
• Document test plans, methodologies, results, and evidence in accordance with audit and compliance standards.
• Identify control deficiencies, assess their impact, and communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with IT and business process owners to support remediation of control gaps.
• Monitor and report on the status of remediation activities and control improvements.

Required Skills

• Experience in IT controls testing, IT audit, risk management, or compliance.
• Knowledge of IT control frameworks (e.g., COBIT, SOX, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with audit and testing tools (e.g., GRC platforms, Excel, audit management software).
• Must be fluent in speaking and writing in French.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting