MSI IT Audit Specialist
Baldwin Risk Partners
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Tampa, FL 33607
Position Summary:
The IT Auditor Specialist manages the internal controls for MSI’s proprietary software platform, including documenting key processes and procedures and retaining evidence of the effectiveness of the control environment. He/She may be tasked with operational audits such as evaluating security breaches and maintains the firm’s compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and other outside regulations.
Principal Responsibilities:
• Documents MSI’s policies and procedures in accordance with the COSO framework.
• Performs a risk assessment.
• Designs controls that specifically address the identified risks in the most efficient and effective manner.
• Creates audit tests to continuously monitor the effectiveness of internal controls.
• Analyzes the results of audit tests to make changes when necessary in order to avoid deficiencies in internal control.
• Maintains documentation of audits performed in clear and concise written form.
• Assumes responsibility for communication directly with internal audit and the firm’s external audit firm.
• Looks for opportunities to improve the organization, business segments, and processes.
• Brings issues and discrepancies to appropriate leader, while identifying potential solutions.
• Interacts directly with business leaders.
• Ensures that MSI policies and procedures (including items such as quarterly controls) are properly completed at required intervals.
• Works with Azure engineers and data analysts to audit and validate user access to Azure, code base, and production databases.
• Coordinates with business & data analysts to audit and validate user access to MSI end user application and financial systems.Collaborates with Azure engineers to tie code changes back to specific enhancements and production releases.
• Validates that proper controls are in place for all code and product releases to production.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• A four-year degree with at least three years’ prior applicable work experience.
• Working knowledge of the COSO framework.
• IT expertise in performing tests of user access and change management controls.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess excellent organizational skills.
• Exhibits professional skepticism.
• Must demonstrate the organization’s core values, exuding behavior aligned with the firm’s culture.
Special Working Conditions:
Fast-paced, multi-tasking environment.
Must be able to interact effectively with various levels of management both inside and outside the organization.
Important Notice:
This position description is intended to describe the level of work required of the person performing in the role and is not a contract. The essential responsibilities are outlined; other duties may be assigned as needs arise or as required to support the Firm.