Sr IT Auditor

PeopleCaddie; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 82,656 - 89,544; Full time

Job summary

A major audit firm is seeking a Senior IT Auditor on a contract basis for a 6+ month engagement. This role involves executing IT General Controls and Application Controls testing, along with conducting IPE procedures. The ideal candidate should have over 3 years of IT audit experience, preferably in public accounting or internal audits, and a solid understanding of audit methodologies. This hybrid position is located in Chicago, IL, offering a pay of $60-$65 per hour.

Qualifications

• 3+ years IT audit experience (internal audit or public accounting preferred).
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies, sampling techniques, and documentation standards.
• Background in public accounting or internal audit environments.

Responsibilities

• Execute IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, including user access management.
• Perform IT Application Controls testing, including positive and negative sample testing.
• Conduct IPE (report testing) procedures, ensuring completeness and accuracy of reports.
• Support ongoing SOX compliance and internal audit activities.
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and documentation.

Skills

ITGC testing

IT application controls

IPE/report testing

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Senior IT Auditor (Contract) to support an Internal Audit function on a 6+ month contract engagement. This role requires a hands‑on professional who can quickly integrate into ongoing audit activities and contribute across IT General Controls (ITGCs), IT Application Controls, and IPE (Information Produced by the Entity) testing. The ideal candidate will be detail‑oriented, execution‑focused, and comfortable working in a dynamic, fast‑paced audit environment.

Job Details

Title: Senior IT Auditor (Contract)
Client: $6+Billion Revenue
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid)
Pay: $60-$65 per hour (W2)
Duration: 6+ Months
Possible Contract to Hire: Yes

Key Responsibilities

• Execute IT General Controls (ITGC) testing, including:
  • User access management (provisioning, deprovisioning, periodic access reviews)
  • Change management controls
  • IT operations controls
• Perform IT Application Controls testing, including:
  • Positive and negative sample testing
  • Configuration and system control validation
• Conduct IPE (report testing) procedures, including:
  • Testing completeness and accuracy of system-generated reports
  • Sample tracing from system to report and report to system
  • Review of report parameters, filters, and logic
• Support ongoing SOX compliance and internal audit activities
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to:
  • Identify control gaps
  • Document findings and remediation recommendations
  • Ensure timely audit execution
• Prepare and maintain audit workpapers and documentation

Qualifications

• 3+ yrs IT audit experience (internal audit or public accounting preferred)
• Strong experience with:
  • ITGC testing
  • IT application controls
  • IPE/report testing
• Solid understanding of audit methodologies, sampling techniques, and documentation standards
• Background in:
  • Public accounting (external audit) or internal audit environments