It Auditor

EY; India; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

EY in India is seeking professionals with IT risk and IT audit expertise to assess business and technology risks, review IT infrastructure and applications, and support internal control improvements. The role involves designing RACMs, creating process narratives, and preparing test scripts, with significant travel and strong communication skills expected.

Ideal candidates hold a CA or related master's degree, 3–7 years post-qualification experience, and deep knowledge of IT controls and

Qualifications

• CA or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• 3–7 years of post-qualification experience with mid/top-tier firms in IT risk assessments, IT audit (ITGC & ITAC), and system security reviews.
• Experience in performing and interpreting gap analysis and developing risk remediation strategies.
• In-depth technical knowledge of IT systems and IT controls.
• Must have good communication skills, presentation skills, and soft skills.
• Knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word preferred.
• Available to travel outside the assigned office location at least 50% of the time plus commute within the region; may work in excess of standard hours.
• A valid passport is required.

Responsibilities

• Assisting clients in identifying and evaluating business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement
• Conduct reviews and walkthroughs of IT infrastructure, applications, and programs
• Perform IT risk assessments
• Create a Risk and Control Matrix (RACM)
• Prepare Process Documentation (Narratives & Flowcharts)
• Preparation of test scripts and test workpapers
• Conduct test of Design and Operating effectiveness of internal controls
• Discuss the gaps & other issues, if any, with the application owner
• Document test results
• Report testing results to the application owners and management

Skills

IT risk assessments

IT audit

System security reviews

Communication skills

Education

CA or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related discipline

Tools

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

Job description

The opportunity:

• As a team member, the individual should hold any of the one professional degrees CISA/ CA/CPA/ACCA with a good understanding of the business processes, IT, and their interrelationships; In-depth technical knowledge of IT systems and IT controls, including areas such as network security, logical access, systems maintenance, and change management controls at an infrastructure, application and database levels.

Your key responsibilities:

• Assisting clients in identifying and evaluating business and technology risks, internal controls which mitigate risks, and related opportunities for internal control improvement


• Conduct reviews and walkthroughs of IT infrastructure, applications, and programs


• Perform IT risk assessments


• Create a Risk and Control Matrix (RACM)


• Prepare Process Documentation (Narratives & Flowcharts)


• Preparation of test scripts and test workpapers


• Conduct test of Design and Operating effectiveness of internal controls


• Discuss the gaps & other issues, if any, with the application owner


• Document test results


• Report testing results to the application owners and management

Skills and attributes for success:

• Determine that the work delivered is of high quality.


• Anticipate and identify engagement-related risks and escalade issues as appropriate.


• Actively establish client (process owner/functional heads) and internal relationships.


• Assist and share knowledge with team members, Seniors, and Managers in developing new methodologies and internal initiatives and participate in performing procedures, especially focusing on complex, judgmental, and/or specialized issues. Work with the team and the client to create plans for accomplishing engagement objectives and a strategy that complies with professional standards and advise clients to understand and manage their business risks and verify the validity of their business information


• Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and deliverables.


• Assess internal controls and SOX framework in order to mitigate risk and apply it to client situations.


• Bring and utilize extensive knowledge of the client’s business/industry to identify technological developments and evaluate impacts on the client’s business.


• Demonstrate excellent project management skills, inspire teamwork and responsibility engagement team members, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and services.


• Understand EY and its service lines and actively assess what the firm can deliver to serve clients.

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A CA or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related discipline.


• A minimum of 3-7 years of post-qualification experience with either a mid or top-tier accounting firm/Big4 with experience in IT risk assessments, IT audit (ITGC & ITAC), and system security reviews.


• Experience in performing and interpreting gap analysis and developing risk remediation strategies.


• In-depth technical knowledge of IT systems and IT controls.


• Must have good communication skills, presentation skills, and soft skills.


• Knowledge of, various utility packages is preferred (MS-Excel, MS-PowerPoint, MS-Word).


• We would expect for you to be available to travel outside of their assigned office location at least 50% of the time, plus commute within the region (where public transportation often is not available). Successful candidates must work in excess of standard hours when necessary.


• A valid passport is required.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong communication skills.

What we look for

We’re looking for passionate leaders with a strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.