[Remote] Assurance Technology Risk

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Velastra is an HR consultancy firm, and they are seeking an Assurance Technology Risk professional within their Technology Risk practice. The role involves providing clients with an overview of their risk landscape and assisting them in employing proper information systems and controls to minimize risk.

Responsibilities

• Understand and document clients’ business and IT processes, risks, and controls
• Perform control documentation and testing through review of client evidence and interviews
• Collaborate with members of the engagement team to plan the engagement and develop work program timelines, assign responsibilities for key tasks and prepare other planning documents
• Monitor and manage project progress and risks, and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes
• Create flowcharts and process documentation for relevant processes
• Perform common work assignments and projects including but not limited to: System and Organization Controls (“SOC”) reports, third-party risk assessments, IT risk and control framework design and assessments of automated and IT General Controls (ITGCs) as part of SOX and Financial Statement audits

Skills

• Have or be working toward, an undergraduate or graduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Communication, Sales, Actuarial, Management Information Systems, Risk Management, Human Resources, Accountancy, Management or a relevant field
• Desire to work in IT audit as demonstrated by relevant course work, interest or internship experience
• Work may be required in excess of standard hours. In certain circumstances, travel may be required beyond your work location based on client and project needs
• Candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector focus must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations
• Desire and educational requirements to pursue a relevant certification (CPA, CISA, etc.)
• A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that deems relevant to this position

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