About BDO
At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services.
About the Role
Our Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team provides a full range of risk solutions to help organisations navigate a diverse range of challenges, changes, and opportunities. Our audit and advisory solutions focus on IT external audit support, third party assurance reporting, risk management, risk mitigation, risk strategies and process improvement.
The Technology Risk team resides within RAS and focuses on conducting IT procedures on controls to meet external financial reporting requirements, assurance reporting on third party services, and auditing procedures focusing on the design and operating effectiveness of information and reporting system controls. Our services include:
- External IT Audit Support (IT General Controls and Business Application Control testing)
- Third Party Audit (SOC 1, 2, 3 reporting)
- Financial Audit System Implementation and Data Migration reviews
- Independent JSOX / SOX reviews
- Non-technical cybersecurity
- IT and business process reviews
About the Role
Within the RAS Leadership Team, responsible for supporting the Partners in the execution of our services, handling client matters, building team performance at both an individual and team level and ensure operational excellence in engagement delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in building and mentoring a team of highly skilled internal professionals.
- Manage a varied portfolio of clients across a range of industry sectors, with a focus on IT risk, controls and assurance.
- Supervise and undertake fieldwork and prepare written reports or deliverables of a high quality and standard, adhering to budgets and timelines.
- Understand and apply the firm's professional delivery standards to deliver high-quality, insightful advice and exceptional client service.
- Assist in driving the development of new business solutions / service offerings.
- Assist in driving the continuous improvement of current practice processes, tools and methodologies.
- Coach and mentor junior members of the team.
- Drive growth initiatives and business development of the practice while working with Partners / Senior Management and other service lines across the broader BDO team
About You
Our ideal candidate has the following attributes:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Analytical and investigative skills
- Ability to work independently using professional judgment
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
Qualifications and Experience required:
- Certifications or qualifications relevant to the role (i.e., Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ITIL, COBIT5, Chartered Accountant (CA), Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA), etc.)
- Experience in IT General Controls (ITGC), Business Application Controls, SOC 1, 2, 3 reporting, Cyber Security, JSOX / SOX reviews, System Implementation and Data Migration reviews and IT Financial Audit.
- High level of experience in a similar role in practice or industry
- Information systems, accounting or business related tertiary qualification
- Experience in IT risk management including frameworks, risk processes and methodologies.
- Strong working knowledge of key business risks across various industry sectors.
- Experience in proposals, project management, risk and control identification and reporting.
- Experience in presenting to Senior Management, Boards and ARCs and facilitation of workshops.
- Exposure to latest better practices/methodologies/frameworks in regard to IT audit, risk management, project management etc.
Why BDO?
Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm.
Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services.
Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways.
We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible.
Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support.
Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program.
With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience.
Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).
