Staff Internal Auditor

Jobtailor; Illinois; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an IT Audit professional to assist in scoping, research, and stakeholder interviews. You will participate in walkthroughs, document risk and controls, and execute audit procedures with precise work papers. The role emphasizes evaluating controls and drafting recommendations for improvements.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of IT audit or related experience, with familiarity in GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI-DSS and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 2 years of IT audit, IT Compliance, IT Governance, or IT Risk Management experience.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI‑DSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist in identifying preliminary audit scoping through research, stakeholder interviews, and questionnaires.
• Perform walkthroughs and document risk and controls.
• Execute audit procedures and prepare work with proper documentation.
• Evaluate adequacy of internal controls to identify weaknesses and improvements.

Skills

IT Audit

Cybersecurity

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assisting in identifying preliminary audit scoping, including performing technical research, conducting stakeholder interviews, and preparing audit questionnaires
• Performing walkthroughs, documenting risk and controls documentation
• Executing specific audit procedures and preparing work, documenting the procedures performed
• Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to identify key controls, weaknesses, and compensating controls, identifying areas for improved control, cost savings, and operational efficiency
• Drafting audit recommendations for inclusion in audit reports and memos for review by Audit Manager utilizing scoping documentation completed during the planning phase and testing results completed during the fieldwork phase
• Performing follow‑up work on past audit recommendations as directed by audit management to determine adequacy of corrective actions taken by management; to be completed within SLA
• Completing work timely and accurately to ensure project milestones are achieved, implementing effective problem‑solving skills to meet project objectives
• Applying judgment to ensure professional standards are satisfied, with guidance from colleagues
• Identifying matters and issues that should be reviewed and/or escalated to higher levels of management
• Completing special studies and projects as may be assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance or a related field
• 2 years of experience in IT audit (internal or external), IT Compliance, IT Governance, or IT Risk Management
• Familiarity with industry standards such as GDPR, HIPAA, SOX, or PCI‑DSS
• Proficiency in Microsoft products, especially Excel
• Demonstrate proficiency in IT systems and infrastructures, including infrastructure technologies and architectures, virtualization, cloud computing, database management, application development, data governance, and access management
• Understand cybersecurity principles and practices
• Are able to analyze and interpret complex data and systems
• Exhibit excellence communication and interpersonal skills
• Are able to work independently as well as with a team
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and initiative
• Have strong attention to detail and prioritization skills

Core Competencies

Proficient in IT Audit, Compliance, and Risk Management with a strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and industry standards. Capable of analyzing complex data and systems while demonstrating effective communication and problem‑solving skills.