IT SOX/FDICIA Audit InternshipAt — Wipfli LLP

Responsibilities: 

• Participate in IT SOX/FDICIA audits.  

• Perform tasks specific to IT SOX/FDICIA Audits, review, and compliance testing procedures in accordance with firm and professional standards and as directed by engagement leaders.  This includes: 

• • Inspect information provided by client management 

• • Interviewing personnel 

• • Communicating results and recommendations verbally and in writing to internal personnel 

• Work with engagement teams to assess technical and IT controls over applications, data bases, network infrastructure, and business processes 

• Participate in engagements of various sizes and types, including engagement planning, developing the audit work program. 

• Respond to client requests and participate in client walkthroughs to gather necessary information for completion of required documents 

• Performs hands-on project tasks including preparing and reviewing workpapers and developing or reviewing client deliverables.  

• Communicates engagement status and issues to internal management and client personnel.  

• Learn about industry standards and regulatory requirements 

• Work with team members to grow audit and consulting skills while developing technical competencies

Qualifications:

• Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field such as management information systems, accounting, business or related field.   

• Experience in public accounting, internal audit, consulting, or IT auditing  

• Interest in obtaining relevant industry certification, such as CPA, CIA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CISSP, or CITP.  

• Proven written and verbal communication skills 

• Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlines 

• Experience auditing information systems controls, including network operating systems, applications, and security administration.

Trainging:

-Will undergo standard firm new hire onboarding to further familiarize oneself Wipfli and the firms resources

-Weekly connections with Performance Coach(Manager) to track progress of goals, projects, and provide needed support 

-Shadow senior team on various SOX/FDICIA Audit engagements with clients, actively listening and following up with mentor with learnings and questions

-Receive consistent feedback on communication and consulting skills as well as in technical areas of testing and document preparation

Learning Outcome:

-Have an understanding of SOX and FDICIA regulations, including their objectives, requirements, and impact on financial reporting.
-Understand how to assess risks related to financial reporting and IT systems
-Learn to manage timelines, feedback loops, and other project management
-Gain practical experience in documenting control processes, control descriptions, and attributes.
-Lead client walkthroughs, understand their processes, and build rapport