Senior Associate - SOC Reporting

at RSM US LLP in ChicagoChicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You'll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There's no one like you and that's why there's nowhere like RSM.

As an experienced professional in RSM's growing Technology Risk Consulting, you will have the opportunity to develop into a seasoned consultant through a high degree of client and industry exposure, career development and mentorshipopportunities, and a diverse and inclusive culture. The fast-paced and dynamic environment in which we operate willprovide you with daily challenges and exciting opportunities.

In the Technology Risk Consulting Practice, our consultants help our clients with the design and optimization of controls utilizing a general knowledge of business processes, accounting, and information technologies by identifying and prioritizing risk and transform their technology risk management and assurance capabilities to be aligned to the key risks and strategies of their organization.

Responsibilities:
Develop an understanding of the RSM Technology Risk Consulting approach, methodology and tools
Develop an understanding of the Industry leading frameworks and methodologies for Sarbanes-Oxley, COBIT, NIST and ITIL
Demonstrate understanding of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls, and related regulatory and compliance standards
Perform technology risk assessments and reviewing, documenting, evaluating control's design and operating effectiveness, IT internal audit consulting activities (internal audits over ERP systems, IT security, and other IT systems)
Perform external audit assurance activities, and perform service organization control services activities related to SSAE18 SOC 1 and SOC 2 reporting services
Performing risk analysis by reviewing the information security policy documents against industry standards/ regulatoryrequirements and drafting risk reports, which summarize the information security assessment including any risks to the organization
Perform first level review of associates work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
Review and complete status documents for client delivery
Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our clients
Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on engagements
Ensure that documentation is compliant with quality standards of the firm
Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with RSM consulting professionals, supervisors, and senior management on a daily basis
Manage multiple concurrent engagements and ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal and external clients
Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the consulting work plan and client deliverables
Ensure professional development through ongoing education

Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in business, management information systems, computer and information science, accounting or related discipline with minimum of 2-4 Years of relevant experience in Information
Technology/Security Controls, SSAE 18, SOC reports, IT Audits, IT General Controls, IT Application Controls and ERP Audits.
Candidate should have intermediate knowledge of financials, operations and technology and its related risks
Candidate should have good knowledge for SOC 1, SOC 2, ICFR, IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, Information security and risk management frameworks/ standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL, PCI.)
Qualified to pursue a job-relevant certification (CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP)
Strong Data Analytical skills including advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, and basic formulas), Word and PowerPoint
MS Visio skills to develop process and data flow diagrams
Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
Excellent verbal and written communication

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We support and inspire you to prioritize your wellbeing by delivering personalized, holistic programming for your physical, emotional, financial and community wellbeing. RSM has a generous time off policy with at least 14 paid holidays, wellbeing days and associate and above access to self-managed time off.... For full info follow application link.

RSM is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans.