SOC Senior

Ideal Candidate: • Knowledge of attestation reporting frameworks (ISAE3000, ISAE3402 and AICPA SOC1 (SSAE18) and SOC2 Trust Service Criteria) with an emphasis on testing requirements, auditing in financial services, and basic accounting principles. • Experience supporting all stages of attestation engagements including planning, risk assessments, walkthroughs, controls testing, evaluation of deficiencies and preparation of draft assurance reports. • Proven experience in auditing business processes and transaction-level controls within financial services or similar industries, with a focus on financial reporting risks, either in the context of SOC 1 / ISAE 3402 engagements or internal audits. • A foundational understanding of technology and technical concepts is required. Experience in auditing IT General Controls (ITGCs) that support key business processes is highly desirable. • Experience evaluating automated controls, key reports, interfaces, end-user computing controls (EUCs) and system-generated information used in control execution. • Demonstrated ability to leverage AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT Enterprise, data analytics and automation platforms) to improve audit quality, testing efficiency, documentation and knowledge management. • Demonstrated ability to engage with senior client stakeholders, control owners and external auditors to obtain evidence, evaluate controls and communicate observations effectively. • Have excellent communication and written reporting skills and an ability to set own high standards of performance and delivering desired results. • Be an enthusiastic self-starter that has excellent analytical skills with the ability to identify and analyse problems, propose potential improvements to clients. • Experience of working to deadlines, ability to multitask and work in a fast paced environment. Experience/ Qualifications: • 3+ years’ direct delivery experience in audit, risk advisory or attestation services, in practice or industry • Possesses good working knowledge / understanding of ISAE3402, SSAE18 and/or SOC2 Trust Service Criteria • Degree in Accounting, Information systems or related field • Good level of IT literacy with a track record of using AI (CoPilot etc.) / automated controls testing tools as well as knowledge of the full MS Office suite • CPA, ACA, ACCA, CISA, CISSP, CRISC or equivalent professional certification preferred