Audit IT Assurance Intern - Summer 2021
- Recruiter
- Grant Thornton UK LLP
- Location
- Orange, California, United States
- Salary
- Competitive salary
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2020
- Closes
- 20 Oct 2020
- Ref
- 1921899
- Job role
- Audit
- Experience level
- Entry level, Internship
Grant Thornton LLP (Grant Thornton) is the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd, one of the world's leading organizations of independent audit, tax and advisory firms. We've never been a typical professional services firm. We put people first, and that is what sets us apart.
As one of the fastest-growing professional services firms in the world, Grant Thornton LLP is continuously seeking top talent. Discover a place where you'll work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing bold leadership and distinctive client service. Spend each day engaged in meaningful and challenging work. Be supported in your professional growth and recognized for your contributions.
Audit IT Assurance Intern
Position Summary
An IT Assurance Intern is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk.
Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
Maintain professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
Meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. - billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc...)
Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC's.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
Information Security experience or information security training is required.
Exceptional client service and communication skills.
Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.
BENEFITS:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.gt.com/.
It is Grant Thornton's policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requisition ID: 047682
Orange County, CA
Orange County, California
As one of the fastest-growing professional services firms in the world, Grant Thornton LLP is continuously seeking top talent. Discover a place where you'll work with a team of professionals dedicated to providing bold leadership and distinctive client service. Spend each day engaged in meaningful and challenging work. Be supported in your professional growth and recognized for your contributions.
Audit IT Assurance Intern
Position Summary
An IT Assurance Intern is responsible for delivering a full range of IT audit services to our clients. Responsibilities include testing and assessment of information systems control review engagements in support of financial statement audits.
Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Evaluate and test IT controls and identify areas of risk.
Apply current knowledge of IT trends and systems processes to identify security and risk management issues, as well as other opportunities for overall process improvement.
Maintain professionalism and rapport with the client. Proactively interact with key client management to manage expectations, help ensure client satisfaction, meet client deadlines, and resolve any problems.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of assigned client operations, processes and business objectives, and then utilize that knowledge on assigned engagements.
Participate in recruiting efforts as needed.
Meet or exceed IT Assurance metrics (e.g. - billable hours, CPE, time delinquencies, etc...)
Participate in other business development activities as appropriate
Other duties as assigned.
Experience Requirements
Pursuing Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, MIS or related field. A Master's degree is a plus.
Desire to pursue CPA, CISA, CISSP, CIA or CISM license/certification.
Some related work experience in public accounting or equivalent delivering controls based services, auditing Information Technology General Controls (ITGC's.) in support of financial statement audits to cross-industry clients and technologies. An understanding of generally accepted practices for testing Key Reports, and Application Controls a plus.
Information Security experience or information security training is required.
Exceptional client service and communication skills.
Strong technical aptitude and problem solving skills
Excellent analytical, communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
Effective project and time management skills for handling multiple priorities and simultaneous projects
Enthusiasm to learn through a combination of structured, on-the-job and self-directed training
Ability to work efficiently and effectively in a complex team environment
Strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office suite applications.
Ability to work additional hours and/or travel as needed.
BENEFITS:
Grant Thornton LLP promotes a nationally recognized culture of health and offers an extensive array of benefits to meet individual lifestyles. For a complete list of benefits please visit http://www.gt.com/.
It is Grant Thornton's policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits and termination, are made without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Requisition ID: 047682
Orange County, CA
Orange County, California