Assistant Manager

Role Summary:

We are seeking an IT Advisory professional who specializes in SOC 1/ 2/ 3, HITRUST in support of financial audits – including applications, Operating Systems, ERPs and databases. In addition, the candidate person should possess the skills and knowledge to contribute to a high-functioning team that will shape the future of the firm which includes an offshore strategy. This is a full-time internal-facing and highly visible position based in Bengaluru, India. As a practice, SASS service line is involved in the service deliverables to the end clients as listed below -

Special Attestation Reporting (SAR) - The Special Attestation Reporting Group provides independent objective reports on the design, implementation and operating effectiveness of controls at service organizations. Reports that are provided are based on drafted standards such as Service Organization Control (SOC) 1/ 2/ 3, HITRUST and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Location:
Bangalore, Kolkata India.

Responsibilities:

• Handle multiple engagements - Ensure quality delivery as per client requirements
• Determine that the engagement progress is duly monitored and corrective actions are taken to ensure engagement quality, engagement timelines are met as per guidelines laid out at the beginning of every engagement.
• Suggest ideas on improving engagement productivity and identify opportunities for improving client service
• Ensure compliance with engagement plans and internal quality & risk management procedures of the firm
• Anticipate and identify engagement related risks, resolve any escalations with inputs from the manager.
• Identify, escalate potential red flags related to the engagement team members and managers on a timely basis
• Demonstrate industry specialization (detailed understanding of the industry, trends, issues/ challenges and leading practices)
• Preparation of presentations/reports/ deliverables/ status updates etc.
• Actively establish & strengthen internal relationships with Partners, Project Managers, Managing Directors & Directors
• Assist Managers and Senior Managers in developing new methodologies, training program, and internal initiatives
• Create a positive learning culture, coaches, and counsels and develops analyst and associates
• Identify & materialize potential business opportunities for the firm on existing client engagements
• Coach Associates, Senior Associates and guide them to achieve goals within the practice.
• Contribute to knowledge management sessions, culture conversations within the practice
• Should have excellent written, communication and interpersonal skills

Skills:

• Executing client engagements in the areas of

· IT General Controls testing (ITGC), in support of SOC audits – including applications, Operating Systems, ERPs and databases

· Performing Test of Design & Operating Effectiveness testing by applying the components of relevant frameworks (e.g., COSO, ERM, COBIT, ISO)

· SSAE 18/ SOC 1 testing and reporting – for IT as well as Business Process controls

· SOC 2 testing and reporting – for various trust principles including HITRUST engagements

• Awareness of internal auditing standards issued by IIA, ICAI & ISACA
• Microsoft office tools (Word, Excel, Access, Power point etc.) with demonstrated ability to coach young team members on the respective tools.

Interested candidates can directly share their Resumes