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RSM is seeking a dynamic manager to join our Risk Consulting Quality and Methodology team, and support the firm’s commitment to quality, and directly contribute to the firm's design and monitoring of IT quality management controls.

As a member of the Risk Consulting service line, you will have the unique opportunity to learn about the inner workings of the firm, and in particular, the underlying technologies that are used to support the firm’s execution of audit and assurance engagements.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with RSM’s internal IT stakeholders to enhance the firm’s IT internal control environment
• Work closely with Enterprise and Audit leaders, including leaders in the Office of Risk Management (ORM), the National Professional Standards Group (NPSG), and Enterprise IT
• Directly contribute to the CEO’s evaluation of the firm’s system of quality management, in response to the IAASB’s International Standard on Quality Management (ISQM) No. 1 and AICPA’s Statement on Quality Management Standards (SQMS) No. 1.
• Leverage industry leading frameworks and methodologies for Sarbanes-Oxley to rationalize project scope and relevant IT controls
• Utilize command of business processes, internal control risk management, IT controls, and related regulatory and compliance standards
• Support the firm’s quality management risk assessment process, which establishes audit quality objectives, identifies and assesses quality risks, and designs and implements responses and controls to address those quality risks
• Support technology risk assessments and reviewing, documenting, evaluating control’s design and operating effectiveness, and IT internal audit activities
• Conduct the annual risk-based testing of RSM’s IT controls as they relate to the firm’s system of quality management utilizing the RSM Technology Risk Consulting approach, methodology and tools
• Perform first or second level review of associates’, senior associates’, and supervisors’ work for accuracy, completeness, and well-reasoned conclusions
• Use problem solving and critical thinking skills to quickly identify internal control deficiencies, evaluate their risk implications, and draw the appropriate conclusions to best advise our internal stakeholders
• Exercise professional skepticism, judgment and adhere to the code of ethics while on projects
• Ensure that documentation is compliant with quality standards of the firm
• Review and complete status documents for internal delivery
• Work collaboratively as a part of the team and communicate effectively with RC Quality and Methodology team members on a daily basis
• Manage multiple concurrent projects and ensure service excellence through prompt responses to internal stakeholders
• Provide timely, high-quality service that meets or exceeds expectations including coordinating the development and execution of the project work plan and internal deliverables
• Ensure professional development through ongoing education

The Risk Consulting Quality and Methodology Manager is expected spend the majority of their time on projects related to RSM’s system of quality management. Team members may be requested to support methodology related efforts during any downtime. These efforts may include:

• Updating methodology, guidance and tools related to RC services
• Authoring articles on emerging internal control issues, and/or contributing to the development guides, practice aids, and whitepapers
• Supporting the firm’s pre-inspection programs, including pre-issuance monitoring and inspection preparation
• Consulting with engagement teams on complex IT internal control issues, and other matters affecting quality

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in business, management information systems, computer and information science, accounting or related discipline with minimum of 6 Years of relevant experience in Information Technology/Security Controls, SSAE 18, SOC reports, IT Audits, IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, or ERP Audits.
• Candidate should have advanced knowledge of financials, operations and technology and its related risks
• Candidate should demonstrate strong technical knowledge for Sarbanes-Oxley, SOC 1, SOC 2, ICFR, IT General Controls, IT Application Controls, Information security and risk management frameworks/ standards (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, ITIL, PCI.)
• Possess a job-relevant certification (e.g. CPA, CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP)
• Strong Data Analytical skills including advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP's, pivot tables, and basic formulas), Word and PowerPoint
• MS Visio skills to develop process and data flow diagrams
• Strong multi-tasking and project management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication (English) as this an internal client facing role and it requires frequent communications with RSM internal and international stakeholders, including those in leadership positions

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.  We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.  Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits   https://rsmus.com/careers/el-salvador.html. 

RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; colour; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the Salvadoran Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable provincial employment legislation.  

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please send us an email at [email protected].