Senior IT Audit Consultant at CDW Careers

Focal Point Data Risk, a CDW Company, is one that delivers a unified approach to addressing data risk through a unique combination of consulting service offerings. We have grown into a major player in the technology and business consulting industry and have operations across North America. Focal Point has pioneered a new model for providing effective, relevant, and forward-thinking consulting for IT clients. For its coworkers, CDW-Focal Point has developed a culture built on teamwork, professional growth, and a commitment to quality. 

Focal Point Data Risk delivers a unified approach to addressing data risk through a unique combination of service offerings. Focal Point has brought together industry-leading expertise in cyber security, identity governance and access management, data privacy and analytics, internal audit, and hands-on training services, giving companies everything they need to plan and develop effective risk and security programs. By integrating these services, we provide our clients with the flexible support they need to protect and leverage data across any part of their organization. Simply put, Focal Point is the next generation of risk management.

The Senior IT Audit Consultant is responsible for the execution of field work on client engagements. Working both on-site and at the practice office, the IT Audit Consultant will collect data, test audit evidence and processes, and document the associated procedures according to Audit guidance. This role interacts frequently with client contacts and requires attention to audit detail, deliverables, and project deadlines. This role also works closely with Managers and Directors to keep projects focused and on schedule.

Responsibilities: 

Essential Functions | Responsibilities:

• Attends meetings with auditees to develop understanding of business processes: Perform walkthroughs to gain a better understanding of the of the in scope systems under review
• Document understanding of business processes in memos or flow charts: Document the control narratives obtained from the walkthroughs with the control owners describing the current IT environment 
• Performs ITGC testing of financial transactions, processes, or controls based on audit program.
• Prepares audit findings memo and works with engagement manager on recommendations
• Interacts effectively with co-workers at all levels, to foster and maintain strong working relationships.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by management.
• Evaluate processes to determine adequacy of controls, compliance with policies and procedures, and comparison to leading practices
• Perform specific audit procedures, tests and analyses, including those that support requirements regarding Sarbanes-Oxley compliance
• Prepare comprehensive written and oral audit reports detailing the results of the audit
• Assist in the development of an audit program for the testing of IT controls across various platforms and application environments.
• Conducts periodic Risk Assessments (e.g., NIST, ISO, etc. ) throughout the IT organization.
• Interacts effectively with co-workers at all levels, to foster and maintain strong working relationships.
• Performs other job duties as assigned by management

Minimum Qualifications: 

Experience:

• 2+ years of Internal IT Audit and/or IT Audit

Education:

• A Bachelor's Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) or a related field 
• Obtained or working toward a related professional certification (CIA, CISA, Accounting Designations, etc.)

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of PCAOB as it relates to ITGC requirements and common audit procedures and techniques.
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail.
• Ability to audit IT, operational, technology processes and controls to assist with SOX compliance

Preferred Qualifications: 

Education:

• A Master’s Degree in MIS, Computer Science, Internal Auditing Education Partnership (IAEP) or a related field 
• Obtained or working toward a related professional certification (CIA, CISA, Accounting Designations, etc.)

Technical Skills:

• Intermediate to Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
• 2+ years’ experience NIST, COBIT, etc. 

Salary range: $85,000 - $100,000, depending on experience and skill set
Annual Bonus Target: 10% of base salary, subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits overview: https://cdw.benefit-info.com/
Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials

COVID-19 Update:
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CDW requires all coworkers be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with the only exceptions being a documented, legally required medical or religious accommodation.  Prior to starting with CDW, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide CDW with proof of full vaccination; or (ii) apply for and receive a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.