Audit Consultant
Lodha & Bhattbangalore, karnataka, in1 day ago
Job descriptionBachelor’s degree in information systems, Computer Science, Accounting, or related field. 3-5yrs relevant hands on experience in the same role. Preferred Certification CPA, CISA, CISSP, or other relevant certifications. Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SaaS platforms. Master’s degree in a related discipline (e.g., MBA, MIS, MAcc) preferred . Strong background in managing or leading SOC 1 and SOC 2 engagements. Familiarity with control frameworks like COSO, COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001. Proven ability to lead engagements and deliver results under tight timelines. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong understanding of IT infrastructure components such as networks, databases, OS, and cloud environments. Demonstrated ability to analyse and improve internal controls and processes.
We are seeking a highly skilled , experienced SOC Audit Consultant to lead and support SOC 1 (Type I & II) and SOC 2 (Type I & II) audit engagements with a deep understanding of SOC 1 and SOC 2 frameworks to join our Risk Advisory and Cybersecurity Consulting practice . This role requires someone who can manage engagements, guide teams, and collaborate with clients on control design, implementation, testing, and remediation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT risk management, internal controls, and compliance frameworks, with a passion for helping organizations achieve and maintain audit readiness
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and managed engagements for SOC 1 (Type I & II) and SOC 2 (Type I & II) audits including planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
- Assess design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (SOC 1) and trust services criteria (SOC 2).
- Evaluate existing client controls and processes against AICPA Trust Services Criteria (TSC) for Security, Availability, Confidentiality, Processing Integrity, and Privacy.
- Serve as the primary client contact, handling stakeholder communication, status updates, and issue resolution.
- Review and validate control evidence, assess the design and operating effectiveness of controls, and identify any deficiencies.
- Lead walkthroughs and meetings with process owners and external auditors.
- Advise clients on control design, remediation strategies, and audit readiness.
- Prepare high-quality reports and presentations summarizing findings, risks, and remediation recommendations.
- Provide gap assessments and readiness reviews for SOC compliance.
- Stay up to date with evolving regulatory, compliance, and cybersecurity trends, especially related to SOC, ISO 27001, NIST, and similar frameworks.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients throughout the audit lifecycle.
- Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Manage timelines, deliverables, and expectations across multiple engagements.
- Experience with audit tools and GRC platforms (e.g., AuditBoard, LogicGate, ServiceNow).
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