Job Title: Risk Advisory Senior About the firm: Citrin Cooperman is one of the largest accounting and consulting firms in the United States, and 4th among mid-Atlantic firms, with over 2,500 employees in 22 U.S. and International offices. This year, we were rated one of the Top 50 Best Companies to work for according to . We are always looking for new team members who bring a fresh perspective, technical expertise, and a passion for solving problems. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer you the flexibility to take your career to the next level and still allow you to focus on what matters to you! Citrin Cooperman India LLP (“CCI”), provides shared services for Citrin Cooperman. Providing quality service to clients with the most efficient use of resources is always a challenge in today's professional world. CCI's mission is to provide outstanding professional support to all Citrin Cooperman offices throughout the year in the areas of accounting, attest and auditing, tax compliance and consulting, business advisory, valuation, litigation support, and other professional work. About the Role The Senior Consultant, IT Audit will report to our Risk Advisory Directors or Partners in the US and work closely with our US-based engagement teams in and conducting operational risk-based audits, and consulting engagements to include assessing risks, developing audit plans and programs, performing audits, and evaluating/reporting on internal controls. Ultimately, this Senior will help identify addresses the appropriate risks, helping our clients achieve optimal controls, operational efficiency, and compliance with regulations. Specific responsibilities entail:Working along side our US-based engagement teams, assisting on various engagements, such as SOX 404 compliance (ITGC focus), SOC 2 examinations, outsourced internal audit projects (ITGC focus), and technology/cybersecurity risk assessmentsGaining an understanding of assigned clients’ objectives as well as their regulatory and risk management environmentDeveloping strong working relationships and communicating effectively with clientsSetting priorities, ensuring daily coordination among the project team, and monitoring progress against schedules, budgets, project/task deliverables and status reportingObtaining and analyzing data as a basis for reviewing the adequacy, effectiveness, and efficiency of systems and processesLeading IT general controls (ITGC) auditsMaintaining the level of technical competency and professional care required for the completion of assignments in accordance with auditing standards and related control techniquesEvaluating processes and controls for compliance with relevant existing or proposed laws and regulations, established policies, plans and proceduresDetermining how to audit “through the computer” during financial and operational auditsAssessing internal controls’ design adequacy to mitigate financial, operational and compliance risks and to test their operating effectivenessPreparing audit reports and recommending improvements to IT controls and operational processesAssisting our US-based engagement team in preparing for oral and written presentations during and at the conclusion of auditsPresenting findings, risk analyses, and recommendations to the engagement teamPlanning, reviewing and providing direction for the work of Staff Consultants (as applicable)Staying abreast of new technology, emerging risk areas and related control techniquesParticipating in pre-and post-implementation control reviews of major system development proposalsAppraising the adequacy of corrective actions taken to remediate deficiencies identified during auditsProviding exceptional service to clients remotely and in-person, always serving as a positive brand ambassador Required Qualifications: Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or another relevant fieldCertification in risk management, auditing, or related fields (e.g., CPA, CIA, CISA, CA) or willingness to become a CPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CISSP within two years of being hiredMinimum three to four (3-4) years of current or recent financial statement audit and/or financial controls audit consulting experienceExperience working with US-based companies establishing credibility, trust and healthy relationshipsFlexibility in working hours to align with US working hours, if neededDemonstrated knowledge of business risks and effective systems of internal controlsWorking knowledge of operating policies and standards as well as compliance issuesExperience reviewing, considering, criticizing, and/or auditing operational controls or process improvementsProject management experience including workflow balancing, activity scheduling, problem solving facilitation, prioritizing multiple complex tasks, and meeting deadlinesUnwavering integrity and ethicsDemonstrable examples of innovative thinking and problem solvingHigh level of motivation, organization, and commitment to professional developmentExperience successfully working independently with minimal supervision and collaborativelyStrong communication skills with the ability to convey complex auditing information and business risks to non-technical audiencesEffective public speaking skills with the ability to prepare and deliver presentations.EducationMinimum five (5) years of experience working in a public accounting or management consulting firm(s), preferably with a Big 4 or large US-based accounting firm.Expertise with SOX, outsourced internal audit and SOC 1 and/or 2 examinationsExperience communicating directly with US based clients via conference call and emailCPA, CIA, CISA, and/or CISSPDemonstrable experience with AI and/or BI/analytics tools that improve audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Job Title
Risk Advisory Senior