Grant Thornton is looking for an IT Audit Assurance Intern to deliver a full range of IT audit services to clients, including testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.
Requirements
- Information Security experience or information security training is required.
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
- An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
- 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.
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.
- Gaining a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
- Testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.
Other
- 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.
- 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
- Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field.
- Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
- 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
- Ability to travel on short notice and work additional hours as necessary
- 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.
