Associate - IT Assurance

1 - 3 Years

3 Openings

Bengaluru

**Role description**:
JOB DESCRIPTION - ASSOCIATE - ITA

**About Grant Thornton**:
Grant Thornton is collaborative, entrepreneurial and on the move. As part of a dynamic global organization of 52,000 people serving clients in more than 135 countries, we have the agility and focus it takes to be a leader.

Founded in Chicago in 1924, 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. Grant Thornton has revenues in excess of

$1.87 billion and operates 58 offices across the U.S., with 623 partners and 8,500+ employees in the United States and at our Shared Services Center in Bangalore, India.

About GT INDUS:
GT INDUS is the global in-house centre for GT US. Situated in Bangalore, GT INDUS has over 2000 professionals in Tax, Audit, Advisory, Client Services and Enabling Functions. Empowered people, bold leadership and distinctive client service are imbibed in the culture at INDUS. A transparent, competitive and excellence driven firm that offers an opportunity to be part of something significant. Driven, young professionals at GT INDUS serve communities through inspirational and generous services to give back to the communities they work in. Visit the website for more:
Location: Bangalore, India.

**Responsibilities**:

- Prior experience in IT Audit **(ITGC/GITC/SOC report, testing)**from a client facing or offshore role
- Knowledge of the domains of ITGC
- Having knowledge of Excel macros / Microsoft Office / Visual basic / Development of audit automation tools
- Having experience in leading a small team or managing a portfolio.Primary Responsibilities - Managing the client engagement - Ensure quality delivery as per client requirements respecting timelines as per budget.
- Determine that the work delivered is of high quality through quality review/ assurance processes in place, taking it to reperformance standards.
- Understand business & industry issues / trends. Identify areas requiring improvement in the client's business as value add.
- Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures
- Attention to detail and mentor junior staff within the practice. Be agile in welcoming assignments out of comfort zone.
- Contribute to knowledge management sessions within the practice - Participate and contribute to off the desk activities.

**Skills**:

- Critical mindset and exercise professional judgment throughout the engagement/Take accountability for performing and following up on the audit and for ensuring the delivery of work is to the highest quality/ Excellent planning and organization skills and work effectively in situations involving rapid change and simultaneous demands/ Proactively share knowledge and effectively develop, motivate, coach, train and supervise less experienced team members.
- Good communication and people management skills/ Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines. Sound knowledge of Business Process Controls and IT Application Controls.

Professional Experience / Qualifications:

- 1 - 3 years of post-qualification experience IT Audit support engagements / related internal audit experience/ external audit experience preferably in big 4 or related business experience.
- Proffered qualifications include, but not limited to, are Engineering Graduates (Computer Science, Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunications)/ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).

**Grant Thornton INDUS (Full Time Employee) Benefits**:
- **Insurance Benefits**- Group health, Group Accidental & Group Term life
- **Wellness Program**:

- Employee Assistance Program, Practo Plus Corporate Health Plan, Counselling services
- **Work life effectiveness**- Hybrid work model
- **Parental Support**:

- Parental leaves (Maternity & Paternity leaves), Flexi work benefit, Child care benefit (creche facility)
- **Mobility Benefits**:

- Relocation benefits, Internal Job Posting, Travel Policy
- **Retirement Benefits**:

- Employee PF Contribution, Gratuity, Leave Encashment.
- **Other Benefits**- Women security, Onetime payment for home office set up, Professional Certification Programs, Mobile & Broadband Reimbursements, Meal card, Service Awards

**About Grant Thornton INDUS**:
‘Grant Thornton INDUS’ comprises GT U.S. Shared Services Center India Pvt Ltd and Grant Thornton U.S. Knowledge and Capability Center India Pvt Ltd. Grant Thornton INDUS is the shared services center supporting the operations of Grant Thornton LLP, the U.S. member firm of Grant Thornton International Ltd. Established in 2012, Grant Thornton INDUS employs professionals across a wide range of disciplines including Tax, Audit, Advisory, and other operational functions. What sets us apart isn’t just what we do - it’s how we do it. We support and enable the firm’s purpose of making business more personal and building trust into eve