SOC Reporting - Experienced Associate

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As an Associate in RSM’s growing Technology Risk Consulting, you will have the opportunity to develop into a seasoned consultant through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorship opportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate will provide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities. In the Technology Risk Consulting Practice, our consultants help our clients with design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies by identifying and prioritizing risk and transform their technology risk management and assurance capabilities to be aligned to the key risks and strategies of their organization.

Qualifications

• Chartered Accountant with relevant 0 – 2 years’ experience in SSAE 18, SOC reports, IT General Controls and IT Application Controls.
• Candidate should have basic to intermediate knowledge of financials, operations and technology and its related risks
• Candidate should have basic knowledge for SOC 1, SOC 2, IT General Controls, and IT Application Controls
• Qualified to pursue a job-relevant certification (CIA, CISA)
• Strong Data Analytical skills including advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables, and basic formulas), Word and PowerPoint
• MS Visio skills to develop process and data flow diagrams
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English) as the position requires frequent communications with RSM International clients

Key Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of the RSM Technology Risk Consulting approach, methodology and tools
• Develop an understanding of the industry leading frameworks and methodologies for Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO, COBIT
• Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls, and related regulatory and compliance standards
• Perform technology risk assessments and reviewing, documenting, evaluating control’s design and operating effectiveness, IT internal audit consulting activities (internal audits over ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems), perform external audit assurance activities, and perform service organization control services activities related to SSAE18 SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting services
• Performing risk analysis by reviewing the information security policy documents against industry standards/ regulatory requirements and drafting risk reports, which summarize the information security assessment including any risks to the organization
• Execute components of IT audits under offshore  delivery model in an effective and efficient manner
• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements
• Ensure that documentation is compliant with quality standards of the firm
• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, and senior management in the U.S. on a daily basis
• Manage multiple concurrent engagements and ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients
• Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
• Understand RSM US and USI LOB’s and work as a team in providing an integrated service delivery
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education
• Open to work on other solution sets considering business requirements

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