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IT Auditor / Internal Auditor
Location: Waltham, MA
Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 annually
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site during training, transitioning to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).
Position Summary
The IT Auditor/Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits across a variety of business functions. This role evaluates internal controls, identifies areas of risk, and helps ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Waltham, MA
Compensation: $80,000–$85,000 annually
Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site during training, transitioning to a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).
Position Summary
The IT Auditor/Internal Auditor is responsible for supporting financial, operational, compliance, and information technology audits across a variety of business functions. This role evaluates internal controls, identifies areas of risk, and helps ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements while contributing to continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct financial, operational, compliance, and IT audits across various business areas.
- Review and document business processes using flowcharts, narratives, and control matrices to evaluate internal controls and identify potential risks.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls and recommend process improvements to strengthen risk management.
- Assist in developing audit plans, objectives, testing procedures, and engagement programs.
- Execute audit testing and prepare clear, organized workpapers that support audit findings.
- Communicate audit results and assist in preparing reports and supporting documentation for management.
- Verify compliance with established policies, procedures, and key internal controls through observation, inquiry, and documentation review.
- Monitor the completion of assigned audit activities within established timelines and maintain accurate time reporting.
- Build collaborative working relationships with stakeholders across the organization.
- Support special projects and perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, Audit, or another related business discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in internal or external auditing; experience within the financial services or banking industry is a plus.
- Familiarity with IT general controls (ITGCs) is preferred.
- Basic understanding of financial institution operations and internal control frameworks.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word, and the ability to quickly learn new software platforms.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience interpreting data and identifying trends.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Willingness and ability to travel between office locations as needed.
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000