Technology Risk Assurance - Controls - Semi Senior

Ideas | People | Trust If you think you are the rightmatch for the following opportunity, apply after reading thecomplete description. We’re BDO. An accountancy and businessadvisory firm, providing the advice and solutions entrepreneurialorganisations need to navigate today’s changing world. We work withthe companies that are Britain’s economic engine – ambitious,entrepreneurially-spirited and high‑growth businesses that fuel theeconomy – and directly advise the owners and management teamsleading them. We’ll broaden your horizons The Technology RiskAssurance (TRA) team sits right at the heart of the Audit practice.We leverage our deep technical expertise to evaluate the risksassociated with the use of technology for businesses in a number ofsectors - from Consumer Markets, Retail, Technology Media &Telecoms, Natural Resources, Energy & Shipping and FinancialServices. We use data analytics procedures to look for trends,anomalies and also understand IT and business processes whilstidentifying the risks. It’s exciting and interesting work that caninclude evaluating risks around emerging technologies such asBlockchain, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics ProcessAutomation (RPA) as well as cyber related risks. As part of our TRAteam, you'll receive all the support you need to reach yourpotential and build your technical skills. We’ll help you succeedThe work we do is underpinned by quality. We deliver audits whichare trusted and transparent which can be relied upon by companiesand their stakeholders. You’ll be someone who is comfortableworking pro-actively and, managing your own tasks, as well asconfident collaborating with others and communicating regularlywith Senior Managers, Directors, and BDO’s Partners. You’ll helpdeliver accurate and transparent reporting to all relevantstakeholders as you provide long term value. You’ll be someonewith: - Strong Technical Skills: A track record of developing ITGeneral Controls reviews across both simple and complex entities. -Excellent Communications Skills: Ability to keep IT Audit Seniors,Managers and Audit colleagues up to date with status, findings andthe implications from the IT audit work. Escalating at the righttime is essential to ensuring challenges are dealt with early -Managing project timelines, budgets and deliverables also importantto the outcomes, along with performing and preparing high qualitydeliverables - Professional Qualification: Study support to obtainCertified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), which is affiliatedwith the Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA).- Use your insights and knowledge to help BDO develop new solutionsand initiatives that reflect the changing pace of technology andthe technologies of the future - Understand and document systemsenvironments relevant to the audited financial statements -Identify and evaluate the design and operating effectiveness ofcontrols for managing risks around information security, changemanagement, computer operations, and system design and development- Provide advice on how to improve their control environments,reduce risk and optimise operating efficiency. The duration of theSemi-Senior programme is 12-24 months, dependent on prior IT auditexperience. Technical Skills - Experience of IT general controlsreviews in support of external audit engagements which includesunderstanding the implications of control deficiencies andapproaches to test risk materialization. - Experience of ITapplication control reviews in support of external auditengagements which includes knowledge of appropriate testingmethodologies for key financial cycles, including but not limitedto – Revenue, Purchases and Stock (Desirable) - Experience ofsupporting external audits companies in a wide range of sectors,including but not limited to - retail, manufacturing, gaming,financial services, technology, public or professional services(Desirable) - Experience of auditing ERP packages such SAP, Oracle& Dynamics AX (Desirable) You’ll be able to be yourself; we’llrecognise and value you for who you are and celebrate and rewardyour contributions to our business. We’re committed to agileworking, and we offer everyone the opportunity to work in ways thatsuit them, their teams, and the task at hand. At BDO, we’ll helpyou achieve your personal goals and career ambitions, and we haveprogrammes, resources, and frameworks that provide clarity andstructure around career development. We’re in it together Mutualsupport and respect is one of BDO’s core values and we’re proud ofour distinctive, people-centred culture. From informal successconversations to formal mentoring and coaching, we’ll support youat every stage in your career, whatever your personal andprofessional needs. Our agile working framework helps us stayconnected, bringing teams together where and when it counts so theycan share ideas and help one another. At BDO, you’ll always haveaccess to the people and resources you need to do your best work.We know that collaboration is the key to creating value andsatisfying experiences at work, so we’ve invested instate-of-the-art collaboration spaces in our offices. BDO’s peoplerepresent a wealth of knowledge and expertise, and we’ll encourageyou to build your network, work alongside others, and share yourskills and experiences. With a range of multidisciplinary eventsand dedicated resources, you’ll never stop learning at BDO. We’relooking forward to the future At BDO, we help entrepreneurialbusinesses to succeed, fuelling the UK economy. Our success ispowered by our people, which is why we’re always finding new waysto invest in you. Across the UK thousands of unique minds continueto come together to help companies we work with to achieve theirambitions. We’ve got a clear purpose, and we’re confident in ourfuture, because we’re adapting and evolving to build on ourstrengths, ensuring we continue to find the right combination ofglobal reach, integrity and expertise. We shape the future togetherwith openness and clarity, because we believe in empowering peopleto think creatively about how we can do thingsbetter.