POSITION SUMMARY

IT Assurance Associate An IT Assurance Associate is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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

QUALIFICATIONS

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 Information Technology General Controls (ITGC's.) 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 work additional hours and/or travel as needed. 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 of 3.0/4.0 The base salary for this position in the firm's Orange County, California office is $97,200 per year.