Assurance Associate, Technology Risk… at BDO USA · San Diego

Summary: BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking an Assurance Associate for their Technology Risk Assurance team. In this role, you will assist in audit engagements and risk assessments while collaborating with experienced team members to enhance client internal controls. Responsibilities: - Assists in performing audit engagements, including risk assessments of various companies’ IT environments, consisting of – but not limited to – access administration, program change management, operations, and logical access security - Provides input to management leaders on suggestions to improve client internal controls and procedures - Maintains relationships with and speaks to key client personnel to obtain an understanding of IT and business operations, processes, and functions - Assists the core financial audit team in identifying controls issues, analyzing the potential impacts of those issues on the respective audits, and developing compensating controls and substantive audit strategies to be carried out among the team - Document work completed by preparing workpapers - Assist engagement teams in applying tools and data analytics to enhance effectiveness and efficiency in audits - Other duties as required Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, or Information Technology - Actively pursuing (or committed to) completion of one of more of the following certification exams: CISA, CISSP, CPA, CITP, CIA, or other relevant certification - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Strong analytical and basic research skills - Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details - Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment - Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously - Basic knowledge of internal controls - Ability to travel as necessary Preferred Qualifications: - Prior internship or work study experience of information systems and operational auditing experience - Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite - Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred Required Skills: IT general controls risk assessment, User access controls testing, Program change controls testing, Internal controls, Information systems auditing, Operational auditing, CISA certification, CISSP certification, CPA certification, CITP certification, CIA certification, Microsoft Office Suite Benefits: BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team., A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being., The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings., The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions., We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement., BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”, Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.