Technology Audit Specialist CISA Birmingham - Graduate - August 2024

Job Description

As one of the worlds largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviserto the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.This is an exciting role where you can be a specialist from the start of your career. RSM’s Technology Audit programme will support you in learning and developing all the required skills in becoming being a Technology Audit Specialist. You’ll enjoy a fast-trackedbusiness career that recognises your potential and rewards your ambition.Our Technology Audit team at RSM works as an integrated part of an audit team to provide an opinion on company’s financial statements. RSM’s audit purpose is to build confidence in the financial statements of the businesses we audit, so shareholders, ownersand other stakeholders of the businesses can use that information in decision making, such as investments.RSM fulfil an important role in society of building trust, and confidence, in business. Within that, our Technology Audit team’s purpose is to demystify the ever more complex technologies that clients use in the operation of their business. In essence to ensurewe do a high-quality audit having understood the technology in use and how to audit it properly.As part of the team, you’ll be using your ability to understand the technology a client uses and how it supports their business. You’ll be assessing what can go wrong, and how it might impact the business. Then by assessing what is relevant for the financialstatement audit, you will test the client’s controls as a crucial part of RSM’s audit procedures and report findings within our team and to the client.When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a powerful combination of on-the-job learning and structured training - not to mention an impressive client list to work with. You’ll discover a culture that nurtures individuality and an environment where everyone is supportedto reach their potential. With us, you’ll always be moving forward.About the roleAt RSM, you’ll be a key member of our team from day one. This is an exciting, hands-on role, as you will be joining a small (currently a team of 10), but fast-growing team. You will be a key member from day one, and the role will offer you plenty of opportunitiesto develop and progress in your career, whilst enjoying a broad range of clients and industries to engage with.The depth of services and clients you’ll be exposed to will help you kick-start your career. You could be working with a wide variety of organisations, including large, listed companies, national retail chains, and high-profile charities, as well as some ofour international clients that operate throughout the UK and beyond.RSM’s graduate in Technology Audit will give you access to top quality career development. Alongside hands-on experience, you’ll benefit from on-the-job training from more senior members of the team and gain access to our internal training courses that willhelp you develop in the role. With our support, you’ll become a true trusted adviser to your clients in the future.When you join this team, you’ll work towards the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) qualification.What we look forWe’re on the lookout for enthusiastic self-starters who are always up for a challenge. Technology Audit is a technically demanding discipline, so we look for students who are quick to grasp new subjects. It’s important you also have an interest in technology,good communication skills and great attention to detail.You’ll often need to explain technology risks and their impact on financial operations to non-technology specialists, so you’ll need excellent written and verbal communication skills. What separates us from our competitors is the IT and financial acumen wedemonstrate and we expect that right from the start from our people.If that sounds like you, we know you’ll enjoy being part of our team.Workplace EnvironmentAt RSM we work hard to create an environment where our people can make a difference - to themselves, their career, their teams, and to the success of our firm and clients. We support all our people to work flexibly, to manage their family and other responsibilitiesalongside their work commitments; we believe this is key to achieving an inspiring and fulfilling working environment.Diversity and Inclusion at RSMAt RSM, inclusion and diversity are central to our values. We have an authentic focus on intentional inclusion, enabling our people to feel they can bring their whole self to work and ensuring everyone feels supported, respected and confident to make a valuablecontribution.To find out more, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion page on our Careers Website.Our Recruitment ProcessPlease note, for those who perform well throughout our assessment process, should your first preference be unavailable, you could potentially be offered a role in another location or department. This would always be discussed with you in this instance.RSM will only take one application into consideration per intake. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies. Entry requirements At RSM, we dont just look for good exam results. We think passion, personality and originality are just as important.You will need:

• 112 UCAS (new tariff) across 3 A Levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification or 104 UCAS (new tariff) across 4 Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers. Please note, RSM does not accept General Studies, AS levels or the Extended Project Qualification (EPQ).

• A predicted or obtained honours degree.

UCAS changed their points system so under the old tariff it would be 280 or 260 points respectively. Diversity and Inclusion at RSMAt RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experienceand perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our clients needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. Thats why were working together to ensure our firms principles and pr