Senior IT Auditor
Job ID: JR100726
Location: Kingwood, Texas
Insperity provides the most comprehensive suite of scalable HR solutions available in the marketplace with an optimal blend of premium HR service and technology. With more than 90 locations throughout the U.S., Insperity is currently making a difference for thousands of businesses and communities nationwide.
Behind our success is the unshakeable belief in the value of our people. We value diversity, inclusivity and a sense of belonging. We celebrate work and life events, and we partner with our clients and communities to make great things happen.
We have received recognition numerous times as a top place to work, most recently ranking on Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work in the U.S. 2024” list, and U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Companies to Work for 2024” list. In addition, we have been recognized for having one of the country’s Top 50 Midsize Early Talent Programs by RippleMatch’s 2024 Campus Forward Awards. There is no better time to be a part of Insperity, and our best work is yet to come. Learn more at Insperity.com.
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Flexibility: Over 80% of Insperity’s jobs have flexibility. We want your time to have balance, whether it’s spent with coworkers, clients, family or your community.
Career Growth: Insperity provides many ways to grow with the company. We offer continuous learning programs, mentorship opportunities and ongoing training.
Well-Being: Our total rewards package includes generous paid time off, top-tier medical, dental and vision benefits, health & wellness support, paid volunteer hours and much more. We take care of our people so that you can do your best work.
Senior IT Auditor
This position is responsible for performing professional internal auditing work with strong focus on technology processes, controls and systems. Work involves conducting audits for management to assess the effectiveness of controls, accuracy of financial records and systems, and efficiency of operations. Provides consulting services to the organization’s management and staff and participates in the development of the annual audit plan. Maintains all organizational and professional ethical standards.
Responsibilities:
- Conducts internal audits with strong focus on technology and information security controls, including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance, Service Organization Reports (SOC) and other technology, operational, compliance, or financial audits, as needed.
- Performs audit procedures including planning, sampling, developing test plans/work programs, conducting interviews, documenting client processes and procedures, reviewing and analyzing documents, preparing and maintaining organized work papers, and documenting results.
- Plans, organizes, and leads on-site audits.
- Evaluates key information security risks including confidentiality, integrity and availability of technology.
- Identifies, develops, and documents audit issues and makes recommendations concerning the areas being reviewed.
- Plans and performs follow-up activities with management on recommendations and conducts additional testing, as needed.
- Participates in compiling results of audit and consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations to management and the Board of Directors.
- Participates in preparation and updating of status reports for Board of Directors.
- Participates in interviews for annual risk assessment process.
- Participates in identifying and evaluating the organization’s risk areas and interpreting results of risk assessment for the development of the annual audit plan.
- Administers and maintains SOX compliance and operational sites.
- Utilizes software and tools to sample and analyze data for operational audits.
- Develops and maintains professional client and staff relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
- Pursues professional development opportunities, including external and internal training, certifications, and professional association memberships, and shares information gained with co-workers.
- Performs related work as assigned by audit management.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited college or university is required. Master’s Degree is preferred.
- Five to seven years of experience in internal audit with focus on IT audit or public accounting is required.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing with focus on IT audit, accounting and management preferred business principles and practices.
- Detailed understanding of IT terminology, common practices and managed processes, including technology architecture, network security, system provisioning, configuration management, performance monitoring, incident management, change management, user access management, disaster recovery, etc.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and the Code of Ethics developed by The Institute of Internal Auditors.
- Knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing, technology control and risk assessment related frameworks (i.e. COSO).
- Knowledge of GAAP and current emerging topics.
- Knowledge of industry program policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
- Experience in leading and participating in risk assessments and technology, financial, operational, and compliance audits including Sarbanes Oxley and Service Organization Reports.
- Skill in planning and project management, and in maintaining composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines while working on multiple activities.
- Skill in collecting and analyzing complex data, evaluating information and systems, and drawing logical conclusions.
- Skill in effective verbal and written communications, including effective interviewing and active listening skills including presenting findings and recommendations.
- Skill in negotiating issues and resolving problems.
- Skill in conducting quality control reviews of audit work products.
- Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with co-workers, contractors, and other external contacts to work effectively in a professional team environment.
- Skill in using a computer with word processing, spreadsheet, process mapping, and other business software to prepare reports, presentations, memos, summaries, and analyses.
- Experience with Web Focus, Lawson, Salesforce, and/or Hyperion a Plus.
- Experience with sampling software and data analysis tools such as IDEA a plus.
- Familiar with modern office methods, practices, procedures, and equipment. Competent in correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and arithmetic.
At Insperity, we celebrate the diversity of our employees and our leadership. Insperity is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.