SOC Audit Associate at Doeren Mayhew in Troy, MI

Job description

• Our firm is seeking an Associate, SOC 1/SOC 2 Specialist to join our IT Advisory and Security Group in our Troy, MI office. We are seeking a candidate with excellent teamwork and communication skills, as well as strong business acumen. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing SOC 1 and/or SOC 2 attestation examinations, including walkthroughs, control testing, evaluation of audit evidence, workpaper documentation and report preparation.
• This Associate, SOC Specialist may also be involved in other IT advisory engagements, including IT general and application controls testing, financial institution IT audits, cybersecurity assessments, and various framework consulting.

Responsibilities

• Executes and assists with SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements, including performing walkthroughs, evaluating the design and implementation of controls, testing operating effectiveness, collecting and evaluating audit evidence, documenting work performed, evaluating exceptions, and assisting with report preparation.
• Assists with the execution of IT audit and advisory engagements, including identifying risks and controls, performing walkthroughs and interviews with client personnel, testing controls, collecting and evaluating evidence, drafting findings and recommendations, and other related engagement activities.
• Prepares clear, accurate and well-supported workpapers in accordance with firm methodology and professional standards.
• Manages assigned engagement responsibilities and priorities to meet established deadlines and budget expectations.
• Collaborates with engagement team members and contributes to the efficient completion of client engagements.
• Assists with training and supporting newer Associates and Interns, as appropriate.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Finance, Business or related field required
• CISA, CISM, CPA, CISSP or similar professional certification, or progress toward certification, preferred.
• 1-2 years of IT audit, SOC, information security, or related experience preferred
• 1-2 years of experience within a public accounting, consulting, or related professional services environment preferred
• Working knowledge of AICPA SOC 1 reporting requirements, IT general controls, and SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Skills

Required

• IT general controls
• SOC 2 Trust Services Criteria
• Ability to travel up to 10%