Senior IT Auditor: Risk & Controls Lead (Contract)

ASCENDING; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

ASCENDING is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join our Richmond, VA-based team on a 1-year contract with potential for extension. The role focuses on risk-based audits of IT, operational, compliance, and financial processes, with responsibility for the full audit cycle including reporting.

You will develop audit programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and discuss findings with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in information systems, accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 5+ years of internal/external IT audit or related experience.
• Experience as a Senior Auditor or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of GAAS, IIA, ISACA, and US GAAP.
• Ability to independently manage and execute audits.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and MS Office.
• Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute risk-based IT and operational audits from planning to reporting.
• Assess processes and IT controls; develop test plans and perform testing.
• Communicate findings and devise remediation strategies with stakeholders.
• Prepare audit reports and support follow-up activities.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and evolving audit priorities.

Skills

Audit planning

Testing controls

Communication skills

Project management

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree required

Tools

Data analytics tools

Job description

ASCENDING is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to join our Richmond, VA-based team on a 1-year contract with potential for extension. The role focuses on risk-based audits of IT, operational, compliance, and financial processes, with responsibility for the full audit cycle including reporting.

You will develop audit programs, assess control design and operating effectiveness, and discuss findings with stakeholders.