Governance, Risk, and Compliance Associate - IT
$75,000–$85,000 year
HybridNew York City, New York, United States or Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Execute SOC 1 and SOC 2 (Type 1 and Type 2) examinations by testing the design and operating effectiveness of IT general controls, automated application controls, and key business process controls. Document control exceptions, assess related risks, and develop remediation recommendations while preparing clear workpapers and assisting with SOC report deliverables. Communicate testing results and open items to supervisors daily under the guidance of senior team members. Apply sound judgment while complying with ethical requirements regarding independence, objectivity, and client confidentiality.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in management information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Business or related field
- 0-2+ years of public accounting experience in SOC 1 / SOC 2 examinations, IT audit, IT risk, internal audit, SOX ITGC testing or external audit support
- Relevant industry and internship experience will be considered
- Basic understanding of GAAP, GAAS, IIA standards
- Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt to a fluid working environment
- Willingness and ability to commute to Weaver's New York City office generally once per week if based in Little Falls, NJ, or twice per month if based in Philadelphia, PA
- Hybrid schedule permitted
- Must have proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Openness to learning audit and workflow platforms used by the firm
- Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
- Excellent critical thinking and attention to detail
- Exposure to information security frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, HITRUST or PCI DSS
Desired Qualifications
- Master's degree in accounting, or related field
- CPA, CPA candidate, CIA or CIA candidate, CISA or CISA candidate (CISA preferred)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate between various technical and non-technical audiences
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