Senior Auditor - Technology

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Position Summary:

Seeking a highly skilled Technology Sr. Auditor with expertise responsible for directing the daily progress of assigned Technology audits in Resolution Life and providing guidance to the assigned Auditors. The candidate will be responsible for evaluating technology related risk and controls, designing audit procedures to ensure controls are effective and in compliance with relevant regulations. This role requires understanding of IT auditing principles and practices.

Position Description:

Technical

• Perform the planning for audits by:

  • Preparing process flows/narratives of processes within the areas being audited to ensure proper identification of risks, assessment of key technology controls, and the development of appropriate testing strategies

  • Identifying opportunities to enhance the audit process by utilizing Computer Assisted Auditing Tools (CAATs)

• Ensure accurate and complete testing of technology key controls is performed in accordance with established standards and protocols through:

  • Reviewing the audit program, assignment of staff to audits, and testing performed.

  • Ensuring that CAATs reports are developed and utilized, where applicable

  • Reviewing potential technology audit issues and approving conclusions

  • Reviewing and/or preparing draft audit reports, depending on complexity of the audit

• Perform continuous monitoring and business surveillance activities as well as assist with special projects as assigned by the Audit Manager or Audit Functional Leader

Client

• Develop relationships with clients within the technology area.

• Respond timely to requests from management on critical questions and issues.

• Where applicable, provide consultation to assist the client with implementation of new systems and processes, and the related new/improved controls.

• Monitor the client’s progress/resolution efforts of high-risk issues in the technology area and follow up with management to ensure that unresolved control matters are being addressed.

• Discuss audit recommendations and reports with management.

• Demonstrates ability to lead an audit or workstream.

• Proactively identifies risks and issues as they arise.

Overall

• Lead the fieldwork of technology audits to ensure that accurate and complete testing of key controls is performed in compliance with established protocols and auditing standards.

• Create and lead change by identifying pragmatic improvement opportunities.

• Lead with passion and clarity by effectively supervising and supporting Audit staff, leading, and collaborating with peers to achieve team objectives.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities:

• 6+ years of experience in technology auditing, including experience supervising audits is preferred.

• Experience and knowledge of financial services/insurance industry.

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in IT, Accounting, Finance, or Business, is required.

• Advanced degree (MBA) and/or professional certification (CIA, CISA, CISSP, etc.) is preferred.

• Ability to manage groups of professionals to accomplish team objectives.

• Builds effective and collaborative peer-level relationships.

• Demonstrates strong analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Proactively identifies and resolves issues as they arise.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Demonstrates continuous learning and sharing of best practices within the team.

• Ability to work independently and effectively to contribute to team objectives.

• Good knowledge of IT regulations and standard such as COBIT, ISO 27001, internal controls, and IIA standards

• Good knowledge and understanding of Accounting/Financial Risk, IT Risk, and Compliance Risk

• Proficiency in use of audit software (ServiceNow) is a plus.

• Experience with data analytics and audit automation tool is a plus.

Location: West Chester, PA preferred (generally 1-2 days/week in the office, may be more); Open to Atlanta, GA (WFH)

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