Business Advisory Services Senior Associate - GRC IT - Grant Thornton - Chicago, IL

Business Advisory Services Senior Associate - GRC IT - Grant Thornton - Chicago, IL -

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Job Number:
032939

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Description

Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global professional services organization of more than 30,000 people serving clients in more than 100 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader in our profession.

Business Advisory Services – IT Audit Senior Associate

Position Summary:
IT Audit Senior Associates are responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients, as well as all phases of assigned projects and engagement management for multiple clients. Responsibilities include the overall planning, direction and completion of information systems audits and business process control review engagements. This includes the development and supervision of assigned audit staff, and assisting in client management and related practice development activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Execute assigned client engagements from start to completion, which includes the overall planning, execution, direction and completion of information systems audits and/or business process control reviews, and managing the engagements to budget.

Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.

Supervise, train and mentor assigned audit associates and interns on audit and review process engagements, and assess the performance of the staff for their engagement reviews.

Evaluate and test client-related business processes and business controls, and identify areas of risk for each.

Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.

Work with assigned audit and assurance team members and client personnel, to plan engagement strategy, define objectives and address technology-related controls risks and issues.

Work with management consulting teams to implement applicable controls in new systems deployment.

Perform general computer and application controls reviews.

Prepare Service Auditor Reports (SAR) in compliance with SAS70.

Participate in the development and implementation of Business Recovery and Continuity Plans.

Perform related security and penetration studies.

Participate in internal auditing outsourcing and co-sourcing arrangements for clients where applicable.

Work with other Business Advisory Services (BAS) team members to identify and resolve client issues discovered during the audit and review process.

Maintain a good working relationship with assigned clients to enhance customer satisfaction, and work with client management and staff at all levels to perform applicable BAS services.

Proactively interact with key client management to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements.

Assist Grant Thornton partners and senior management on all applicable proposals and business development calls.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Information Technology related field is required.

2-6 years of related work experience in IT audit within a similar consulting practice, a Big 4 firm or large CPA firm, servicing cross-industry clients at a national level, is required.

Security experience or security training, as well as Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 work experience, is required.

Other areas of expertise needed should include some of the following: access control software, security architecture and administration, Internet use/firewalls, network security awareness and enforcement, security policies and standards, operating systems (Windows NT/2000, UNIX, AS400, Novell).

Ability to supervise staff and lead projects successfully is expected.

Exceptional client service and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships, is expected.

Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment is required.

Strong leadership, training and mentoring skills, coupled with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.

Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills.

Excellent computer software skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, is expected.

Ability to work additional hours as needed and travel on a regular basis to clients as required, is expected.

CPA, CISA, CISSP, or CISM license/certification.

MS Project is a plus.

Additional Information:
Travel in this position can go as high as 60%

Benefits:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers its employees an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit our website at

http://www.gt.com/

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Founded in Chicago in 1924, Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world’s leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of $1.5 billion and operates in 57 offices across the U.S., with more than 500 partners and 6,000 employees in the U.S.

Grant Thornton works with a broad range of publicly and privately held companies, government agencies, financial institutions, and civic and religious organizations. Core industries served include consumer and industrial products, financial services, not-for-profit, private equity and technology. Grant Thornton focuses on serving dynamic organizations that pursue growth holistically — whether through revenue improvement, leadership, mission fulfillment or innovation.

It is Grant Thornton’s policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Primary Location

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US-IL-Chicago

Work Locations

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Chicago(141)

Grant Thornton Tower

171 N. Clark St. Ste 200

Chicago

60601

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