Job Description

Ideal Candidate

• Knowledge of attestation reporting frameworks (ISAE3000, ISAE3402 and AICPA SOC1 (SSAE18) and

SOC2 Trust Service Criteria) with an emphasis on testing requirements, auditing in financial services,

and basic accounting principles.

• Experience supporting all stages of attestation engagements including planning, risk assessments,

walkthroughs, controls testing, evaluation of deficiencies and preparation of draft assurance reports.

• Proven experience in auditing business processes and transaction-level controls within financial

services or similar industries, with a focus on financial reporting risks, either in the context of SOC 1 /

ISAE 3402 engagements or internal audits.

• A foundational understanding of technology and technical concepts is required. Experience in auditing

IT General Controls (ITGCs) that support key business processes is highly desirable.

• Experience evaluating automated controls, key reports, interfaces, end-user computing controls

(EUCs) and system-generated information used in control execution.

• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, data

analytics and automation platforms) to improve audit quality, testing efficiency, documentation and

knowledge management.

• Demonstrated ability to engage with senior client stakeholders, control owners and external auditors

to obtain evidence, evaluate controls and communicate observations effectively.

• Have excellent communication and written reporting skills and an ability to set own high standards of

performance and delivering desired results.

• Be an enthusiastic self-starter that has excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse

problems, propose potential improvements to clients.

• Experience of working to deadlines, ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment.

Experience/ Qualifications

• 3+ years’ direct delivery experience in audit, risk advisory or attestation services, in practice or industry
• Possesses good working knowledge / understanding of ISAE3402, SSAE18 and/or SOC2 Trust Service

Criteria

• Degree in Accounting, Information systems or related field
• Good level of IT literacy with a track record of using AI (CoPilot etc.) / automated controls testing tools

as well as knowledge of the full MS Office suite

• CPA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent professional certification preferred.

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