IT Internal Audit Senior Analyst

Accenture; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Accenture is seeking an IT Audit Senior Analyst to join their internal audit function in Bangalore. The role focuses on executing risk-based IT audits, assessing cyber security, cloud, and emerging technologies, and advising business partners to manage risk in new initiatives.

The candidate should have 2+ years in IT auditing or IT general controls testing, strong IT infrastructure knowledge, and relevant certifications (CISA/CISSP/CIA). Travel up to 20% is possible.

Qualifications

• 2+ years IT auditing or security controls testing experience.
• Strong knowledge of IT infrastructure, cloud, data centers and ERP controls.
• Familiarity with security standards (ISO27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53) and risk-based audits.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based IT audits and report findings to leadership.
• Audit cyber security, cloud, AI, IoT, and emerging tech areas.
• Advise business units on risk management for new tech and offerings.

Skills

IT Audit

Security standards ISO27001

PCI DSS

HIPAA

NIST 800-53

CISA

CISSP

CIA

CCSK

Education

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Accounting / Business Administration / Finance

Job description

About The Role

Job Title - IT Audit Senior Analyst

Management Level: ML10

Location: Bangalore

Must have skills

IT Audit experience, Understanding of Security Standards like ISO27001, PCI DSS, HIPAA, NIST 800-53

Good to have skills

Possession of a one or more of these professional certifications (ISO27001 Lead Auditor, CISA, CISSP, CIA, CCSK, AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals) is preferred.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Participate in execution of the risk-based audit plan, reporting results to Accenture Leadership and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors
• Conduct a wide-ranging scope of audits with an emphasis on assessing emerging areas of risk including cyber security, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things.
• Through advisory services, work with our business partners to help them proactively identify and manage risk in new technologies, new go-to-market offerings, and critical corporate initiatives.
• Shape the future of the Accenture Internal Audit through involvement in departmental initiatives that enable us to become more efficient and effective in everything we do.
• Ensure your technical skill set and business acumen stay current and relevant through participation in our robust training program.

Professional & Technical Skills

• Experience conducting IT external and internal audits or assessments, preferably for a global organization.
• Strong IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, data centers and hosting, virtualization, cloud etc.), application development and support, and emerging technologies.
• Experience leveraging predictive models and custom analytics in audit planning and execution is preferred.
• Technical knowledge and familiarity with control requirements in areas including ERP applications, Windows and Unix operating systems, cyber security, and vendor management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and proficiency with the English language.
• Demonstrated analytical thinking, teamwork, and collaboration skills.
• Possession of a relevant professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CIA, CPA, CCSK) is preferred.
• Ability to adopt flexible work hours to collaborate with global teams and travel (up to 20%).

Additional Information

We Are

Accenture is helping transform leading organizations and communities around the world. Choose Accenture and make delivering innovative work part of your extraordinary career. Accenture works at the intersection of business and technology to help clients improve their performance and create sustainable value for their stakeholders. Accenture is consistently recognized onFORTUNEs 100 Best Companies to Work Forand DiversityIncs Top 50 Companies for Diversitylists.

The Internal Audit Department provides the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with an independent and objective assessment of the reliability and integrity of financial and select operating information, the effectiveness and efficiency of Accenture plc and its consolidated subsidiaries (the Company) systems and internal controls, and compliance with the Companys policies and procedures. Internal Audit Services also provides advisory services designed to add value and improve the Companys operations through bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, controls, operations, and governance processes.

You Are

An agile, highly-motivated, innovative thinker with a background in audit, risk, or compliance looking to join a fast-paced, global internal audit organization that has embraced transformative capabilities including advanced analytics, dynamic risk assessment processes, and automation to retain its role as a trusted advisor to the business.

Why Should I Join the Accenture Team?

You are looking for an internal audit role that provides you with exposure to senior levels of leadership, enables you to work with emerging technologies, provides opportunities for international travel and flexible work arrangements (work from home), requires little to no SOX testing, and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualification

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in IT auditing, testing IT General controls and information security controls, or related technical role focusing on security compliance activities
• Strong IT knowledge in infrastructure technologies (networking, data centers and hosting, virtualization, cloud etc.), application development and support, and emerging technologies.

Educational Qualification

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Business Administration, or Finance. MBA, Masters in Engineering.