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Our nine offices - located in the fastest growing cities in the US - are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC(doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.\nThe IT Audit Associate supports the execution of IT audit, technology risk, and assurance engagements. Working as part of an engagement team, the Associate assists in understanding technology environments, identifying and assessing technology risks, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and documenting audit procedures and conclusions.\nThe Associate will gain hands-on experience with IT General Controls (ITGCs), automated and application controls, key reports, SOC reports, and other technology-dependent controls. This role provides opportunities to work directly with client personnel, develop technical and professional skills, and build a strong foundation in IT audit, technology risk, and assurance.\nKey Responsibilities\nIT Audit, Risk & Controls\nAssist in the planning and execution of IT audit, technology risk, and assurance engagements, including IT General Controls (ITGCs), internal IT audits, SOX 404 support, SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, and other technology risk assessments.\nDevelop an understanding of clients' business processes, technology environments, systems, infrastructure, and relevant technology risks and controls.\nParticipate in process and control walkthroughs with client stakeholders to understand and document technology processes and control environments.\nAssist in identifying technology risks and the controls designed to mitigate those risks, including their impact on business processes and the financial reporting control environment, as applicable.\nPerform procedures to evaluate the design, implementation, and operating effectiveness of technology controls under the guidance of senior engagement team members.\nTest ITGCs across enterprise applications, infrastructure, and cloud environments, including relevant logical access, change management, and IT operations controls.\nAssist with testing automated controls, application controls, key reports, interfaces, and other IT-dependent controls supporting business processes and audit objectives.\nReview SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports for third-party service providers and assist in evaluating relevant control objectives, complementary user entity controls, exceptions, and their impact on the client's control environment.\nSupport technology advisory and risk engagements associated with system implementations, technology initiatives, and significant process or system changes.\nAnalyze audit evidence and assist in identifying potential control deficiencies, technology risks, and process improvement opportunities.\nAssist the engagement team in developing practical recommendations to strengthen controls, mitigate risks, and improve processes.\nEngagement Execution & Documentation\nPrepare clear, accurate, and well-supported audit workpapers in accordance with applicable methodology, professional standards, and engagement requirements.\nObtain, organize, and evaluate client documentation and audit evidence for accuracy, completeness, and relevance.\nDocument walkthroughs, testing procedures, evidence obtained, results, and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.\nApply professional skepticism and sound judgment when performing assigned audit procedures.\nIdentify exceptions, unusual circumstances, or potential issues and communicate them promptly to senior engagement team members.\nDevelop working knowledge of relevant AICPA, PCAOB, and other applicable professional standards and guidance based on assigned engagements.\nIncorporate review comments and feedback into workpapers and use feedback to continuously improve audit execution and documentation.\nComplete assigned engagement responsibilities in accordance with established schedules, budgets, milestones, and quality expectations.\nClient & Team Responsibilities\nDevelop effective professional relationships with client personnel and engagement team members.\nCommunicate professionally with client contacts when requesting documentation, scheduling walkthroughs, performing testing, and following up on outstanding items.\nProvide timely updates on assigned responsibilities, potential issues, and engagement progress to Senior Associates, Managers, and other engagement leaders.\nCollaborate effectively with team members and contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive team environment.\nTake ownership of assigned responsibilities and consistently deliver on commitments to clients and colleagues.\nSeek and apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical, audit, documentation, project management, and client-service skills.\nParticipate in professional development, technical training, and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of emerging technologies, risks, regulations, and professional standards.\nQualifications\nEducation\nRequired:\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Accounting Information Systems, Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field.\nPreferred:\nMaster's degree in Information Systems, Accounting, Cybersecurity, or another relevant discipline.\nFor candidates completing their undergraduate degree, relevant internships or coursework in IT audit, information systems, cybersecurity, accounting, internal audit, or risk management are beneficial.\nExperience\nRequired:\n0 to 2 years of professional experience in IT audit, technology risk, IT assurance, internal audit, public accounting, management consulting, cybersecurity, information technology, or a related field.\nFoundational understanding of information technology, internal controls, information systems, or audit and risk concepts through professional experience, internships, or relevant academic coursework.\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, written communication, and interpersonal skills.\nAbility to manage assigned responsibilities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a team environment.\nPreferred:\nInternship or professional experience in public accounting, professional services, internal audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, or management consulting.\nExposure to ITGCs, including logical access, change management, and IT operations.\nFamiliarity with SOX 404 compliance and technology controls supporting financial reporting.\nExposure to automated controls, application controls, key reports, interfaces, or other IT-dependent controls.\nFamiliarity with enterprise applications, technology infrastructure, or cloud environments.\nExposure to SOC 1 and SOC 2 reports or third-party risk assessments.\nFamiliarity with AICPA or PCAOB auditing standards or other applicable professional standards.\nPreferred Certifications\nProfessional certifications are not required upon entry. Candidates who have obtained or are actively pursuing relevant certifications are encouraged to apply. Relevant certifications include:\nCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)\nCertified Public Accountant (CPA)\nCertified Internal Auditor (CIA)\nCertified Information Security Manager (CISM)\nCertified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)\nCertified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)\nCertified in Cybersecurity (CC)\nISO 27001 Lead Auditor or Lead Implementer\nOther relevant technology, cybersecurity, audit, or risk certifications\nCore Competencies\nSuccessful IT Audit Associates will demonstrate:\nFoundational understanding of technology, risk, internal controls, and audit concepts.\nIntellectual curiosity and a desire to understand how technology supports business processes and introduces or mitigates risk.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.\nAttention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.\nAbility to learn new technologies, systems, methodologies, and concepts quickly.\nClear, professional written and verbal communication.\nAbility to ask thoughtful questions and appropriately escalate issues.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills.\nAbility to work both independently on assigned responsibilities and collaboratively within an engagement team.\nReceptiveness to coaching and constructive feedback.\nProfessionalism and sound judgment when interacting with clients and colleagues.\nCommitment to continuous learning as technologies, risks, regulations, and professional standards evolve.\nWHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US\nWe believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.\nThat's right - all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: \ngenerous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s\nflexible work schedules\n16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible) \nfirst-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling\none-on-one professional coaching\nLeadership and career development programs\naccess to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally\nNOTICE TO 3RD PARTY RECRUITERS\nNotice to Recruiters and Agencies regarding unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions without prior express written approval. Resumes submitted or candidates referred to any employee of Elliott Davis by any external recruiter or recruitment agency by any means (including but not limited to via Internet, e-mail, fax, U.S. mail, and/or verbal communications) without a properly executed written contract for a specified position by an authorized member of the Talent Acquisition team become the property of Elliott Davis. Elliott Davis will not be responsible for, or owe any fees associated with, referrals of those candidates and/or for submission of any information, including resumes, associated with individuals.\nADA REQUIREMENTS\nThe physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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