IT Audit Consultant Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT audit consultant position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for executive management with reports on audit findings that focus on controls in IT Applications and Data (specifically keeping in mind cybersecurity considerations).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Technical knowledge in any of the following (SAP, Oracle Financials, PeopleSoft, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, WorkDay, JDE
• Background and understanding of the risks and controls in technologies such as web, cloud, client/server, , open systems architecture, data warehousing, and imaging
• Experience participating in simple and complex information technology internal audits
• Experience with SAP configuration and/or administration
• Knowledge of network protocols, configuration, and security
• Understanding of privacy and information security risk concepts
• Working towards, or have obtained, a professional certification (CISA, CISSP, CIPP)
• Provides targeted and quantifiable reporting of Audit findings/observations, IT Exception/non-conformities & Risk Management activities, including all aspects of the metrics/reporting lifecycle management

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT audit consultant position.

Previously, I was responsible for information Security support to the business including application access controls, business continuity, disaster recovery, information ownership and privacy;.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Familiar with the design of security controls within a development lifecycle and operation of controls in service delivery
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is preferred
• Conduct confidential and/or complex technology, operational, and integrated audits under the general direction of audit leadership and management
• Lead efforts to monitor compliance to control objectives across IT, analyze current controls, identify process inefficiencies, and provide suggestions to improve internal controls
• Perform timely review of system control narratives, periodic maintenance work papers, and other documentation
• Evaluate and review IT general controls, financial controls, application controls, and report baseline testing to identify opportunities to mitigate emerging risk, strengthen controls, and improve operational efficiency
• Produce a high-quality end-product that clearly documents the audit results, including comments on the adequacy and effectiveness of the controls and processes being audited
• Demonstrate good judgment in evaluating the results of audits and in developing and presenting remediation solutions where control weaknesses and root causes have been identified

Please consider me for the IT audit consultant opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for expertise to end users in the areas of information systems design and information system related controls.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• CISA Certification highly preferred
• SOX 404 Expertise
• Financial Services or Financial Institutions experience preferred
• Understand IT / IS concepts and how to articulate those in terms of risk
• Knowledge of regulatory and statutory standards and practices
• Knowledge of information security, security engineering, or security architectures
• Understanding of business’s strategic needs and IT capabilities
• IT standards, procedures, policies (e.g., SDLC)

I would like to submit my application for the IT audit consultant opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation and support for strategic planning aspects of computer hardware, software and local area and control system networks infrastructure to insure consistency with business plans and corporate standards.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Experience with and understanding of overall GRC concepts
• IT audit or network management experience in a financial institution preferred
• Requires an understanding of IT related audit activities
• Experience with risk-based audit methodologies and identification and documentation of key controls
• Have obtained or working toward a professional certification such as a CISA or CISSP is preferred
• An innovative, forward thinking mindset
• Proficient in key elements of Information Security and a background within professional services would be beneficial
• Possess good interpersonal and intercultural skills to develop and maintain relationship with internal and external stakeholders

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the IT audit consultant position.

Previously, I was responsible for independent appraisals, analyses, and observations for examining and evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of business application and general computer controls.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in detailed audit program preparation, documentation of business processes, testing of internal controls and documentation
• Support the Procurement team with delivery of supplier assurance programmes within GIS
• Produce timely and accurate management information in support of the governance and operating model of GIS
• Act as a subject matter expert within the region for Supplier Assurance
• Experience with technology operations, functions, controls and emerging trends at a strategic level preferred
• Experience in either an assurance, audit or risk and control function/role
• Experience with Delivery of Business controls and governance
• Entry level applicants encouraged to apply