Technology Assurance - Ottawa, Canada - EY

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Ottawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you.

And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Technology is changing the way businesses are operating.

New technologies provide businesses with the potential to deliver new services, operate in new markets and to change the way they operate.

Associated with these opportunities come risks, our clients seek independent advice and assurance over diverse issues which include for example the design and operation of their internal controls, the security of their business critical systems, the delivery of major IT enabled programmes, their relationships with third parties, and their management, stewardship and ability to exploit business critical data.

The opportunity

This professional will also be expected to interact with other members of the Business Consulting service line and potentially touch upon topics such as cyber security, IT risk assessments, privacy assessments, technology selections & implementations, data analysis and many other issues our clients deal with.

Your key responsibilities

Financial Audit IT Integration
Execution of IT related audit procedures (including IT related procedures beyond ITGCs) in support of financial statement audits and reporting on internal controls over financial reporting (integrated and nonintegrated audits)

Internal Controls Attestations

Focus on providing an opinion on management's assertion over business processes and controls including IT General Controls.

Service organization reporting

Focus on the issuance of thirdparty reports in the form of 3416 reports, SOC 1 & SOC 2 reports, etc.
Provide high quality professional daytoday management of internal/external audit engagements/projects and understand EY's practices and broader service offerings and identify potential opportunities to improve such service offerings
Lead and support onsite coordination role for clients including planning, briefing team on the client's IT environment and industry IT trends, communicating with the clients and completing audit engagements
Maintain relationships with client management to manage expectations of service, including work products, timing, and the value to be delivered.
Prepare IT reports on the adequacy and effectiveness of control structure, along with practical recommendations to improve the effectiveness, efficiency of a control or process.
Able to discuss and resolve audit issues and recommendations with client management.
Lead and provide relevant support to the teams of senior consultants and consultants, including delivering formal IT Audit related trainings.
Maintain longterm client relationships and networks as well as cultivate business development opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success

Highly professional with ability to work in challenging, diverse and evolving client environments
Flexible with the ability to learn quickly and leverage skills in new situations
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
The ability to build strong client relationships
Strong team working skills are essential
Strong presentation and facilitation skills
A passion to contribute to the growth of the practice
Strong experience interacting with clients at all levels including Staff, Leadership and Partners Strong written, communication, and presentation skills.
Ability to coach and mentor junior staff on engagements.

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor's Degree (or higher) in Business Administration, Commerce, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or other relevant program required.
A minimum of 5 years of direct operational risk experience or technical knowledge of ITrelated assessments or audits (e.g., Internal Controls for Financial Reporting, SOX, SOC reporting)
Relevant professional designation, such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or eligible to obtain relevant designt
Comprehensive knowledge of internal auditing standards and techniques;
Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills;
Demonstrated consistency in values, principles and work ethic;
Proficiency using MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, OneNote and PowerPoint
Ability to obtain Government of Canada Secret clearance
Willingness to travel

Ideally, you'll also have

Demonstrated integrity, values, principles, and work ethic

What we look for

As an ambassador for the Technology Assurance team, you will need to build a strong network internally and be able to exceed our clients' high expectations.

We are seeking high performing individuals who have been recognised for exceeding expectations. We're interested in highly motivated talented individuals with