EDUCATION

• Required: Bachelor’s degree with a major in a technology or business discipline (e.g., MIS, accounting), issued by a regionally accredited institution (SACS, etc.), is required.
• Preferred: Master’s degree with a concentration in a technology or business discipline (e.g., MS, MBA), issued by a regionally accredited institution (SACS, etc.), is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Required: 3 years of direct or related work experience consisting of public accounting, internal audit, or Information Technology related experience.
• Preferred: Experience in information systems risk advisory or system implementations.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES (KSA)

Required:

• Working knowledge of basic information system components, including: networks, operating systems, databases, and applications, and related risks
• Working knowledge of fundamental accounting and financial transaction principles
• Working knowledge of internal control frameworks (e.g., COSO) and IT operations control frameworks (e.g., CobiT)
• Working knowledge of ITGC auditing approaches and methods
• Working knowledge of SDLC concepts and risks
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent investigative, problem solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to assess emerging information technology and business risks
• Ability to leverage computer-assisted auditing techniques for data analysis;
• Ability to work well independently
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to multi-task and work on multiple engagements simultaneously
• Ability to lead an engagement team
• Ability to provide direction and delegate work to other team members
• Ability to model procedures, processes, and systems

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of project management best practices
• Working knowledge of financial auditing concepts, techniques, generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and general accepted auditing standards (GAAS)
• Working knowledge of IIA standards
• Working knowledge of utility industry technology compliance requirements (e.g., NERC CIP)
• Working knowledge of the following systems and technologies:

• Execute internal auditing and consulting engagements of technological, financial, and operational areas, with a focus on information systems, as part of the annual engagement plan:
• Research engagement and activity topics
• Analyze systems, processes, and controls
• Perform document procedures
• Communicate results
• Develop scope, objectives, and procedures
• Administer budget and schedule
• Follow Up
• Review work of others and assign work to others
• Provide technical guidance and training
• Collaborate with external auditors
• Perform other miscellaneous activities (community service events, draft financial statement review, etc.)