- Armanino Advisory LLC
- Austin, TX
- Full-Time
- <48 Hours
Experienced Associate, IT SOX IA.
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- The Role:This role is for an early-career internal audit professional focused on IT SOX and IT general controls work for public and private company engagements.
- The Person:The person will perform ITGC procedures, review evidence, test controls and weaknesses, document findings and workpapers, and support client walkthroughs and audit engagements.
- Requirements:The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, MIS, Information Technology, or a related field, 1+ years of SOX and ITGC experience, and working knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based operating systems, SQL, SAP, and CISA.
About the role
At Armanino, you determine your career path. This means it's possible to pursue challenges you are passionate about, in industries you care about.
Armanino is proud to be Among the top 20 Largest Accounting and Consulting Firms in the Nation and one of the Best Places to Work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don’t check-out of life when you check-in at work. That’s why we’ve created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.  Â
Job Responsibilities
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Primarily perform procedures around Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) including user access, change management, and IT operations,  ITACs and key reports for Internal Audit support and SOX engagements of public and private companiesÂ
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Participate in client walkthroughs, request and evaluate supporting evidence, and communicate questions and preliminary observations to engagement team members.Â
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Exercise professional skepticism in the critical assessment of audit evidenceÂ
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Identify, assess, and document controls and weaknesses in client information management systemsÂ
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Develop an understanding of clients’ platforms, security, and softwareÂ
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Apply knowledge of Windows and/or UNIX-based operating systems, SQL and other databases, cloud environments, application change management methodologies and security best practices when evaluating IT controls. 
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Thoroughly evaluate assigned areas of fieldwork and identify potential points for improvementÂ
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Develop an understanding of client businesses related to assigned engagementsÂ
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Understand and apply relevant professional standards, firm methodologies and ethical requirements when performing audit procedures.Â
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field.
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Minimum of 1+ years of experience in public accounting, internal audit, or professional services, with hands‑on SOX and ITGC experience.
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Experience performing control identification and readiness assessments, design and operating effectiveness testing, walkthroughs, and evidence documentation.
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Ability to identify internal control deficiencies and assist in the documentation of management letter comments to communicate control deficiencies and weaknesses to clients.
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Ability to prepare and maintain audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
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General understanding of IT systems, applications, and business process controls
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Strong communication, organizational and project management skills, including the ability to manage assigned responsibilities across multiple concurrent engagements, and meet established deadlines.Â
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Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s degree in Accounting, Management Information Systems (MIS), Information Technology, or a related field
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Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or other relevant audit / IT risk certification (active or in progress)
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Experience working in SAP environments, including exposure to SAP‑related ITGCs or application controls
"Armanino" is the brand name under which Armanino LLP and Armanino Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with law, regulations, and professional standards. Armanino LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services, and Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax, advisory, and business consulting services. Armanino Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Â
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Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Â
Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition’s knowledge will result in termination of contract.Â
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Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including:Â
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Medical, dental, vision
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Generous PTO plan and paid sick time
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Flexible work arrangements
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401K with Profit Sharing
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Wellness program
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Generous parental leave
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11 paid holidays
For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. Â
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For Individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring OrdinanceÂ
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