Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented SOC 1 and SOC 2 Walkthrough and Testing Specialist with extensive experience in SSAE 18 standards. This is a 3 month contract. The ideal candidate will have expertise in conducting walkthroughs and testing internal controls for service organizations, ensuring compliance with SOC (System and Organization Controls) requirements. This role requires a thorough understanding of the AICPA’s standards for performing attestation engagements, risk assessment, and control evaluation. This is 100% remote.
- Perform end-to-end SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, including planning, walkthroughs, testing, and reporting in accordance with SSAE 18 and AICPA guidelines.
- Assess and document control environments, identify risks, and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of controls.
- Conduct walkthroughs to understand processes, systems, and control structures of the organization. Ensure accurate mapping of control objectives and activities against SOC requirements.
- Perform detailed testing of system controls and obtain evidence to verify the existence and operating effectiveness of key controls.
- Prepare high-quality workpapers and documentation to support findings, conclusions, and recommendations for clients or auditors.
- Ensure alignment with SSAE 18 updates, including proper use of the framework for identifying risks and appropriately addressing complementary subservice organization controls (CSOCs).
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, or related field. CPA, CISA, or CISSP is preferred.
- Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements.
- Strong command of SSAE 18 standards and the application of trust services criteria.
- Familiarity with COSO and COBIT frameworks is a plus.
- Proficient in auditing processes, controls design, and IT systems relevant to SOC reporting.
- Advanced knowledge of tools for managing and documenting controls (e.g., audit software, data analytics tools).