Cognizant Looking for Senior Associate-IT Audit at Chennai, Tamil Nadu Full Time

SENIOR IT EXECUTIVE AUDITOR

Cognizant’s Internal Audit is a global function responsible for successful and efficient execution of the company’s SOX Program annual audit plan approved by the Audit Committee and reviews requested by Executive Leadership / Senior Management.

Auditors in the Group Internal Audit have the unique opportunity to work in a global environment acquire diverse experiences develop new skills and nurture their growth.

Experience- 4 to 8 Years

Roles & Responsibilities

The Senior IT Executive supports the Engagement Manager in the planning execution and reporting of engagements. The individual’s responsibilities include the following:

• Understanding engagement objectives and assisting the engagement manager in preparing the plan and testing procedures to meet the review objectives.
• Gaining detailed understanding of relevant IT and business processes systems and controls. Leading performance of risk assessments and controls evaluations. Identification of areas for leveraging data analytics.
• Performing engagements in accordance with the planned scope/ risk areas aligned with budget expectations. Assists in tracking and reporting project status and milestones.
• Adhering to Corporate SOX / Audit Methodology and documentation requirements at all times.
• Supervising executives / junior executives in the team driving their accountability and timely execution of each engagement. Pro-actively guide and ensure knowledge sharing within team.
• Ensuring work papers documentation to ensure the retained documentation supports the audit work performed.
• Assisting in the assessment of identified gaps and areas for improvement and evaluating their significance and potential business impact. Propose remediation steps that are practical and reasonable.
• Driving discussions/agreements on detailed audit findings with the audit team and management prior to final report issuance to ensure clear understanding and consideration about the noted issues and the related actions to be implemented.
• Preparing audit reports/memos highlighting key risk exposures noted issues assist in overall conclusion and agreed upon corrective actions.
• Following up with process owners for timely implementation of MAPs and escalating if required.
• Building good working relations with key stakeholders.
• Ensuring timely and accurate time tracking.

Certification(s) Required

CISA / CISSP / CRISC

Employee Status : Full Time Employee

Shift : Day Job

Travel : No

Job Posting : Jan 11 2023

About Cognizant

Cognizant (Nasdaq-100: CTSH) is one of the world’s leading professional services companies, transforming clients’ business, operating and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant is ranked 185 on the Fortune 500 and is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com or follow us @Cognizant.