Chartered Accountant - IT Audit

CA
Exp : 6 to 8 years
Location : Pune
Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct comprehensive IT audits of financial information systems to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Evaluate the design and implementation of financial processes and systems to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Develop and execute audit plans, including risk assessments, testing procedures, and documentation of findings, to provide assurance over financial reporting.
- Identify and assess IT-related risks impacting financial data and systems, and recommend mitigation strategies to minimize potential losses.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement and maintain security measures to protect financial data from unauthorized access and cyber threats.
- Prepare audit reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses, and present them to senior management and audit committees.
- Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and track progress to ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
- Stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices in IT audit, financial information systems, and regulatory compliance to continuously improve audit processes and methodologies.
Required Skillset:
- Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough IT audits of financial information systems, including risk assessments, control evaluations, and testing procedures.
- Proven expertise in evaluating the design and implementation of financial processes and systems to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
- Strong understanding of IT security principles and practices, including data encryption, access controls, and vulnerability management.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and assess IT-related risks impacting financial data and systems. to - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with finance teams, IT departments, and external auditors.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA) with 6-8 years of relevant experience in IT audit and financial information systems.
- Adaptable to a dynamic work environment and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.