About the role
Title
IT Audit Specialist
Location
Remote from within Canada
Start Date
05-18-2026
Language
English
Salary
$90.00 – $110.00 per hour
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance (Level II)
Duration
12 Months
Date Posted
03-26-2026
Job ID
14162
Recruiter Email
Job Title: IT Audit Specialist
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Remote
Federal Government Clearance Level Required: Secret Clearance (Level II)
Vacancy Type:
- New Position
________________________________________
About Us:
Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Remote IT Audit Specialist for our client.
________________________________________
Position Summary:
The IT Audit Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, with a primary focus on evaluating Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) related to financial reporting. The role involves assessing risk, testing control design and effectiveness, analyzing systems and processes, and ensuring compliance with established audit standards (IIA IPPF). Working remotely, the specialist collaborates with audit teams and stakeholders to gather and evaluate evidence, document findings, and contribute to audit reports and recommendations. The position also supports broader audit activities—including operational, compliance, and financial audits—while ensuring high-quality documentation and timely delivery of audit objectives.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide support in conducting audits and assessments with a primary focus on evaluating the client's Information Technology
General Controls (ITGCs)
- Provide ad-hoc or scheduled support for other audit types, including operational, compliance, financial, and IT audits
- Conduct audits in with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework
- Review previous year’s audit planning memorandum, audit program, risk assessments, and observations
- Participate in audit planning meetings
- Assist with the assessment of current year’s risks and modify the audit program as needed to reflect updated risk assessments
- Review and maintain documentation as needed, including updates to process descriptions, system overviews, and similar
materials to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Prepare and document the audit planning memorandum
- Compile a listing of audit evidence requirements, issue evidence requests to the client and follow up as required when evidence is not provided in a timely manner
- Review and assess evidence obtained
- Assess the design appropriateness and operating effectiveness of identified controls, perform process walkthroughs, analyze processes and procedures, observe the practices in place, and inspect sample evidence as specified in the detailed audit procedures
- Update the working paper files, including process descriptions supporting Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and revise as necessary based on the review by Internal Audit management
- Assist with drafting detailed observations, management letters and finalizing report documents and working papers
- Participate in the closing meeting with the client
- Organize work to align with scheduled audit activities
- Other related activities and deliverables, as required
________________________________________
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) of the following professional IT/audit certifications:
o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
o Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
o Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience planning and performing ITGC audits in support of financial reporting, including control analysis and control testing
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in performing testing of controls for commercial-off-the-shelf and in house developed applications, as well as infrastructure supporting applications, including operating systems and/or databases, for the following ITGC control areas:
o Logical Access
o System Security and Secure Configuration
o Change and Release Management
o Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity
o Security Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Management
o System Operations
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in auditing IT systems across a variety of infrastructure layers including audits of applications, databases (i.e., SQL/Oracle) and operating systems (i.e., UNIX/LINUX/Windows)
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience with audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including written drafts of audit observations; and consistently delivered complete and accurate working papers
________________________________________
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with documenting audit work in TeamMate/TeamMate+
- Demonstrated experience using analytical tools (e.g., IDEA) with client source data to perform data analytics and document results
- Demonstrated experience working with operational, compliance, financial or IT audits, including the planning, fieldwork/testing of controls and reporting in these areas
- Demonstrated experience using AI‑enabled tools (e.g., LLMs) to support internal audit activities and auditor productivity (e.g., research, planning support, documentation drafting).
- Demonstrated experience in auditing cloud technologies and cloud configurations
________________________________________
Compensation
Salary Range: $90.00 – $110.00 per hour
________________________________________
Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.
________________________________________
Application Submission Details
Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:00pm EST
How to Apply:
Submit your resume (and cover letter) to:
Or
________________________________________
Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Not the right fit? Search for IT Audit Specialist jobs in Remote
About Maplesoft Group
Since 1996 Maplesoft Group has been helping clients successfully execute their business strategies, create value and achieve measurable results through the innovative and collaborative delivery of professional consulting services. Our talented professionals bring industry specific expertise to help clients define strategies that combine human capital and enterprise systems, thus enabling sustainability and recognized growth potential in the marketplace. Maplesoft can help you optimize and transform your IT and business environments with our array of global resources. For more information, visit www.maplesoftgroup.com.
Depuis 1996 au Groupe Maplesoft, nous aidons nos clients à mettre en œuvre avec succès leurs stratégies d'affaires, à créer de la valeur et à atteindre des résultats tangibles en fournissant de façon novatrice et collaborative des services de consultation. Spécialisés dans différents secteurs d'activité, nos professionnels de talent aident les clients à définir des stratégies alliant le capital humain et les systèmes d'entreprise, permettant ainsi de soutenir et de stimuler le potentiel de croissance sur le marché. Maplesoft a une gamme complète de ressources pour vous aider à transformer et à optimiser votre cadre de TI et l'environnement de votre entreprise. Pour plus d'informations. svp visiter le site www.groupemaplesoft.com
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About the role
Title
IT Audit Specialist
Location
Remote from within Canada
Start Date
05-18-2026
Language
English
Salary
$90.00 – $110.00 per hour
Security Clearance
Secret Clearance (Level II)
Duration
12 Months
Date Posted
03-26-2026
Job ID
14162
Recruiter Email
Job Title: IT Audit Specialist
Contract Length: 12 Months
Location: Remote
Federal Government Clearance Level Required: Secret Clearance (Level II)
Vacancy Type:
- New Position
________________________________________
About Us:
Maplesoft Group is currently seeking a Remote IT Audit Specialist for our client.
________________________________________
Position Summary:
The IT Audit Specialist is responsible for supporting the planning, execution, and reporting of IT audits, with a primary focus on evaluating Information Technology General Controls (ITGCs) related to financial reporting. The role involves assessing risk, testing control design and effectiveness, analyzing systems and processes, and ensuring compliance with established audit standards (IIA IPPF). Working remotely, the specialist collaborates with audit teams and stakeholders to gather and evaluate evidence, document findings, and contribute to audit reports and recommendations. The position also supports broader audit activities—including operational, compliance, and financial audits—while ensuring high-quality documentation and timely delivery of audit objectives.
________________________________________
Key Responsibilities
-
Provide support in conducting audits and assessments with a primary focus on evaluating the client's Information Technology
General Controls (ITGCs)
- Provide ad-hoc or scheduled support for other audit types, including operational, compliance, financial, and IT audits
- Conduct audits in with the standards of the Institute of Internal Auditors International Professional Practices Framework
- Review previous year’s audit planning memorandum, audit program, risk assessments, and observations
- Participate in audit planning meetings
- Assist with the assessment of current year’s risks and modify the audit program as needed to reflect updated risk assessments
- Review and maintain documentation as needed, including updates to process descriptions, system overviews, and similar
materials to ensure accuracy and clarity
- Prepare and document the audit planning memorandum
- Compile a listing of audit evidence requirements, issue evidence requests to the client and follow up as required when evidence is not provided in a timely manner
- Review and assess evidence obtained
- Assess the design appropriateness and operating effectiveness of identified controls, perform process walkthroughs, analyze processes and procedures, observe the practices in place, and inspect sample evidence as specified in the detailed audit procedures
- Update the working paper files, including process descriptions supporting Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFR) and revise as necessary based on the review by Internal Audit management
- Assist with drafting detailed observations, management letters and finalizing report documents and working papers
- Participate in the closing meeting with the client
- Organize work to align with scheduled audit activities
- Other related activities and deliverables, as required
________________________________________
Required Qualifications
- A minimum of one (1) of the following professional IT/audit certifications:
o Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
o Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
o Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
o Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA)
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience planning and performing ITGC audits in support of financial reporting, including control analysis and control testing
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in performing testing of controls for commercial-off-the-shelf and in house developed applications, as well as infrastructure supporting applications, including operating systems and/or databases, for the following ITGC control areas:
o Logical Access
o System Security and Secure Configuration
o Change and Release Management
o Backup, Recovery, and Business Continuity
o Security Logging, Monitoring, and Incident Management
o System Operations
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience in auditing IT systems across a variety of infrastructure layers including audits of applications, databases (i.e., SQL/Oracle) and operating systems (i.e., UNIX/LINUX/Windows)
- A minimum of three (3) years of demonstrated experience with audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting, including written drafts of audit observations; and consistently delivered complete and accurate working papers
________________________________________
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience with documenting audit work in TeamMate/TeamMate+
- Demonstrated experience using analytical tools (e.g., IDEA) with client source data to perform data analytics and document results
- Demonstrated experience working with operational, compliance, financial or IT audits, including the planning, fieldwork/testing of controls and reporting in these areas
- Demonstrated experience using AI‑enabled tools (e.g., LLMs) to support internal audit activities and auditor productivity (e.g., research, planning support, documentation drafting).
- Demonstrated experience in auditing cloud technologies and cloud configurations
________________________________________
Compensation
Salary Range: $90.00 – $110.00 per hour
________________________________________
Our recruitment process is led by human recruiters who review all applications and make the final hiring decisions. We use AI-assisted tools to help screen and organize applications. These tools do not replace human judgment, and all hiring decisions are made by people.
Please note that data collected by the Company may be stored or processed on servers located outside of Canada.
________________________________________
Application Submission Details
Submission Deadline:
Tuesday, March 31, 2026 5:00pm EST
How to Apply:
Submit your resume (and cover letter) to:
Or
________________________________________
Maplesoft is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
Not the right fit? Search for IT Audit Specialist jobs in Remote
About Maplesoft Group
Since 1996 Maplesoft Group has been helping clients successfully execute their business strategies, create value and achieve measurable results through the innovative and collaborative delivery of professional consulting services. Our talented professionals bring industry specific expertise to help clients define strategies that combine human capital and enterprise systems, thus enabling sustainability and recognized growth potential in the marketplace. Maplesoft can help you optimize and transform your IT and business environments with our array of global resources. For more information, visit www.maplesoftgroup.com.
Depuis 1996 au Groupe Maplesoft, nous aidons nos clients à mettre en œuvre avec succès leurs stratégies d'affaires, à créer de la valeur et à atteindre des résultats tangibles en fournissant de façon novatrice et collaborative des services de consultation. Spécialisés dans différents secteurs d'activité, nos professionnels de talent aident les clients à définir des stratégies alliant le capital humain et les systèmes d'entreprise, permettant ainsi de soutenir et de stimuler le potentiel de croissance sur le marché. Maplesoft a une gamme complète de ressources pour vous aider à transformer et à optimiser votre cadre de TI et l'environnement de votre entreprise. Pour plus d'informations. svp visiter le site www.groupemaplesoft.com