Sr IT Auditor

Apex Systems
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/17/2023 CLOSED ON 7/6/2023

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Job Description

Job#: 1349499

Job Description:

Apex Systems is hiring an IT Auditor to join our client's Finance and Administration Department. This position is located in Richmond, Virginia.

Please submit resumes or questions to Leigha Chaney at

The IT Auditor will:

Perform audit test work:
  • Perform fieldwork and prepare concise and accurate work papers to support evidence of findings and work performed.
  • Evaluate internal controls, research technical issues, and develop audit program to include audit scope, audit techniques, and audit sampling plans through statistical and non-statistical methods.
  • Tests may include the use of computer-assisted audit techniques, observations, and transaction sampling.
  • Perform tests to verify the completeness and accuracy of input, processing, and output of the system.
  • Submit work papers to the Internal Audit Manager in a timely manner.

Plan audits as assigned:
  • Develop audit objectives for audit area.
  • Identify risks and assesses control strengths and weaknesses of audit areas.
  • Prepare audit program with detailed audit steps based on audit objectives and evaluation of internal controls to ensure the adequacy of the controls identified are properly tested and State regulations and Departmental policies are followed.
  • Maintain compliance with the IT Security Audit Standard to include meeting reporting requirements and deadlines.

Participate in systems development projects to include user acceptance testing:
  • Review new systems under development by the organization or third party.
  • Identify and evaluate the internal control for the new system and provides management with comments during the development of concerns and/or weaknesses noted in the new system.

Report audit findings and recommendations to management:
  • Review, evaluates, and recommends changes to policies and procedures as it relates to internal audits performed.
  • Prepare audit points with clearly documented findings and appropriate recommendations for correction.
  • Communicate problems encountered during the audit to Internal Audit Manager.
  • Obtain management comments on audit findings for inclusion in audit reports.
  • Drafts audit reports.

Participate in security meetings as a consultant:
  • Review information technology policies, standards, and procedures.
  • Review Business Impact Analyses, Risk Assessments and Continuity of Operations Plan as they relate to information technology and for compliance with State standards.
  • Review system security plans for all sensitive IT systems.
  • Maintain compliance with IT Security Audit Standard.
  • Attend scheduled security meetings with third-party IT vendors.

Minimum Requirements: The person selected for this position will have:
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited 4-year college or university with major studies in Auditing/Accounting and/or Information Systems (preferred).
  • Experience as an Internal/External Information Systems Auditor with working knowledge of computer-assisted audit techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to review functional areas and formulate applicable audit procedures.
  • Proven ability to interpret applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Working knowledge of State and Federal information security standards and controls.
  • Working knowledge of governance frameworks such as COSO.
  • Ability to evaluate controls over IT infrastructure, operating systems, network components, and business applications
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze data and use problem-solving techniques to generate recommendations to management, review and update policies and procedures, and meet deadlines.
  • Exceptional communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and listening skills; experience writing audit reports and presenting results to senior management.
  • Proficiency in desktop applications such as, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint, as well as audit software (ACL).
  • Ability to use mainframe systems and applications in this highly automated environment.
  • A comparable amount of training and experience may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Audit (CIA) certification is preferred.

Information Security Audit experience:
  • Experience with Control Risk Self-Assessment workshops preferred and use of Query tools (i.e., ACL, Business Objects) to retrieve and analyze data
  • Demonstrated knowledge of IT operating systems, internet, LAN, WAN, and data base applications, and data processing (including system design and documentation)

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.
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