About the role
Job Description – IT Risk Specialist (Consultant)
Role PurposeThe role involves supporting IT risk and controls engagements, with a focus on ITGC testing, control evaluations, and risk assessments across enterprise systems. The consultant works closely with audit teams and client stakeholders to strengthen internal control environments.
Reports to: Manager
Works with: Audit, Risk Advisory, and client stakeholders
Roles & Responsibilities- Execute IT general controls (ITGC) testing across key domains such as access management, change management, and IT operations
- Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of controls, including walkthroughs and evidence review
- Define and standardize test procedures aligned with audit objectives and regulatory frameworks
- Prepare structured Risk Control Matrix (RCM) documentation including risks, controls, and results
- Identify control gaps and clearly articulate findings and associated risks
- Coordinate with stakeholders to obtain audit evidence and ensure timely closure
- Support engagement planning, tracking, and reporting
- Contribute to improvement of audit methodologies and templates
- B-Tech / BE / BCA / MCA / MBA (IT/Systems) or CA with DISA
- CISA / ISO 27001 LA / CISSP would be a plus
- 2–3 years of relevant experience in audit or professional services
- Hands-on ITGC testing experience across key domains
- Experience in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or MS Dynamics
- Ability to evaluate audit evidence such as logs, user listings, and change records
- Strong risk articulation and documentation skills
- Experience interacting with client stakeholders
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Core Skills:
- IT General Controls (ITGC) testing
- SAP ITGC control testing
- Understanding of SOX / ICFR / Internal Audit
- Preferred Skills:
- IT Application Controls (ITAC)
- SOC 1 / SOC 2
- Audit trail and log analysis
- SAP (ECC/S4HANA), Oracle EBS, MS Dynamics
- Excel (advanced)
- Word (advanced)
- ServiceNow / JIRA
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work under tight timelines
- Proactive approach to identifying issues
Exposure to end-to-end audit lifecycle and opportunity to work across diverse industries and ERP systems.