IT Audit Staff 2 - Los Angeles

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Job Description:
Within E&Y's Technology & Security Risk Services (TSRS) practice, we are currently seeking a Staff professional to serve as a member of multiple client engagement teams that assist clients in employing proper information systems, resources, and controls to maximize efficiencies and minimize risk. The Staff professional will work with client personnel to analyze, evaluate, and enhance information systems facilitating the business internal control process. The successful candidate will assist clients and other TSRS professionals in performing information technology (IT) control and security engagements, as well as in performing audits of financial statements and other attest services.Responsibilities
Demonstrate an understanding of the client's platform structure, security software used, and how information systems are used at the client and within the client's industry.Execute procedures, perform detailed data analysis, reach conclusions, document results, and suggest ideas for efficiencies. Recognize relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis and identify potential non-compliance with standards.Maintain relationships with the client at appropriate levels. Demonstrate teamwork and responsibility with engagement team members, stay abreast of the current IT environment and industry IT trends relevant to client's business, and use current technology/tools to enhance the effectiveness of deliverables and service.Ernst & Young LLP, an equal opportunity employer, values the diversity of our work force and the knowledge of our people.
REQUIREMENTS
Qualifications: To qualify, candidates must have: a bachelor's or master's degree in business, accounting, finance, computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline approximately 1 year of related experience a dedication to teamwork advanced written and verbal communication skills demonstrated integrity within a professional environment
Candidates must also hold or be actively pursuing related professional certification(s), and/or CPA certification.