IT Audit & Assurance Intern: Security & Compliance

Grant Thornton (US); San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Grant Thornton in San Francisco, CA seeks an IT Audit Assurance Intern to deliver a full range of IT audit services for financial statement audits. You will work with partners, managers and senior executives on engagements and support recruiting and client service excellence.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/IT or related field, with information security training and a CPA/CISA/CISM/CISSP/CIA path desirable.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
• Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing ITGCs in support of financial statement audits to cross‑industry clients and technologies.
• An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
• Information Security experience or information security training is required.
• Exceptional client service and communication skills.
• Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
• Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
• Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future. No visa sponsorship is available for this position.
• Minimum overall GPA 3.0/4.0

Responsibilities

• Applying current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
• Maintaining professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
• Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
• Participating in recruiting efforts as needed.
• To meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. – billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc…)
• Participating in other business development activities as appropriate
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

IT Audit

Information Security

Client Service

Analytical Skills

Time Management

Travel Flexibility

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Excel/Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, information technology, MIS or related field

Master’s degree is a plus

Job description

Grant Thornton in San Francisco, CA seeks an IT Audit Assurance Intern to deliver a full range of IT audit services for financial statement audits. You will work with partners, managers and senior executives on engagements and support recruiting and client service excellence.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/IT or related field, with information security training and a CPA/CISA/CISM/CISSP/CIA path desirable.