Risk Advisory Consultant
Abacus Technologies
Birmingham, AL, US
Full-time
Job Description
Job Description
Abacus Technologies - Risk Advisory Services
As a Risk Advisory Consultant, your role will encompass both the execution of projects and the provision of client services, with a primary emphasis on assisting in SOC 1 / SSAE 18 and SOC 2 audits.
Additionally, your responsibilities may extend to aiding in assessments related to ISO, PCI DSS, and HIPAA. This position offers the chance to acquire diverse project experience by working with a broad spectrum of clients, from emerging start-ups to established enterprise-level organizations, across multiple industry sectors.
Qualifications
- Graduate or Undergraduate Accounting, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science
- Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
- Experience in testing the design and / or effectiveness of controls.
- CPA Preferred or candidate for relevant risk-based certification (e.g. CIPT, CCSK, CISSP, etc.).
- Ability to work on-site at client locations, including occasional travel.
Experience
- At least 1-3 years of experience, preferably with the Big 4 or a mid-tier consulting firm
- Knowledge of SOC 1 / SSAE 18 and SOC 2 standards, HIPPA, ISO 27001
Responsibilities
- Evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of technology controls pertaining to client's internal controls.
- Understand information technology controls, concepts, and auditing.
- Discuss with clients the risks from their use of technology and identify control gaps within processes.
- Perform SOC 1 and SOC 2 examinations and understand audit guidelines.
- Communicates engagement status and issues to team members.
- Identify control gaps and communicate audit findings and control redesign recommendations.
- Assist on various IT-related Audit and Accounting related tasks for client engagements.
- Perform audit testing for SOC 1 / SSAE 18, SOC 2, SOC 3, and HIPAA engagements.
- Prepare agendas (e.g. planning, fieldwork, closing, etc.) and client request lists.
- Lead client meetings and maintain client relationships.
- Monitor evidence collection process.
- Review evidence and provide feedback to clients.
- Address and respond to client questions.
- Document evidence in supporting audit workbooks.
- Communicate engagement status to management, including escalating any potential issues.
- Review work deliverables drafted by Staff for quality and assurance.
- Provide regular and timely feedback to analysts and management team.
21 days ago