SR IT Auditor

pathwayRP; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

pathwayRP in Burlington, Vermont is seeking a Senior IT Auditor to assist in internal audit processes. The successful candidate will report on the company's internal controls and identify improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, experience in auditing information systems, and certifications like CISSP or CISA. The position is key in ensuring objectives are met and recommendations are effectively communicated.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of four years of full-time experience in auditing information systems.
• Two years of supervisory or project management experience required.
• Advanced auditing skills are mandatory.
• Knowledge of COBIT, ISO, ITIL and NIST is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Internal Audit with reporting.
• Prepare/update audit programs and internal control questionnaires.
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly.
• Perform other duties as requested by the Director.

Skills

Auditing skills

Knowledge of COBIT

Knowledge of ISO

Knowledge of ITIL

Knowledge of NIST

Education

Bachelor's degree in information technology, accounting, or finance

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Certified Information System Auditor (CISA)

Job description

Job Description

Senior IT Auditor - Information Technology

This position is responsible for assisting the Director of Internal Audit with reporting to management on the company’s system of internal controls and identifying potential improvements.

• Initiate the planning process, coordinate information gathering meetings, and research operational and financial data for the audit.
• Demonstrate the ability to identify key areas and determine appropriate testing.
• Prepare and/or update audit programs and internal control questionnaires, as necessary.
• During the audit, respond to developments or findings by adjusting or extending testing as appropriate or as directed by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Actively seek knowledge of new, automated, or more efficient audit techniques to implement to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Keep the Director and appropriate management personnel informed of any problems or unusual circumstances on a timely basis.
• Anticipate the timing of the end of fieldwork and schedule findings meetings and exit conference after consultation with Director.
• Prepare neat, orderly, and conclusive work papers ensuring that all areas audited are clearly documented to support conclusion and substantiate findings.
• Ensure audit objectives are met.
• Write findings (RAFs), ensuring findings are supported by workpapers and recommendations are clear, concise, and actionable.
• Request audit responses from appropriate personnel.
• Write the executive summary of the audit report.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate the background, scope, findings, recommendations, and any corrective actions necessary to the auditees both orally and in writing.
• Report on the status of the audit progress, issues, potential findings, actual hours against budget during the weekly department meeting.
• Discuss timing for beginning the planning for the next audit during the weekly department meeting.
• Perform follow‑up procedures to determine whether management action plans have been implemented and update status reports.
• Perform other duties or special projects as requested by the Director of Internal Audit.
• Assist the Director in the development of the annual audit work plan.
• Assist management in their development of control procedures/processes/policies as requested.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree in a relevant area such as information technology, accounting, or finance from an accredited college or university.
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) is required.
• A minimum of four (4) years of full‑time experience in auditing information systems is required, preferably in the health care industry with two years of supervisory or project management experience. Experience required: 5+ to 7 Years.
• Master's degree a plus.
• Must possess advanced auditing skills.
• Must have knowledge of COBIT, ISO, ITIL and NIST.

Additional Information

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. They are committed to attracting, retaining and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is their policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law.