Head - Informations Systems Audit - IT

Head Informations Systems Audit

ABC is mandated to recruit Head for Information Systems Audit for a very well known AMC.

- The purpose of this role is to develop and manage execution of the Information System Audits (IS Audits) including Information Technology (IT) Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Applications Audits covering the key Information System areas (such as Cyber Security, Applications Security, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration Testing, Network Security, Data Privacy, Data Centre, Logical and Physical Access Management, IT Infrastructure management, Database & Operating System management, Incident management, Change management, Email management and process review, End point security, IT Disaster Recovery, IT Business Process Continuity Review, IT Helpdesk management, IT Project management and Emerging Digital & Technology Risk)

- The primary function of the role will be to develop and manage execution of the IS Audits Strategy and Plan for proactively conducting the Information Systems, IT Infrastructure, Information Security and IT Applications assessments

- Develop processes for effective IS Audits coverage of Information System & Security risks identification, mitigation and management

- Develop strategies for identification and assessment of Information System & Security risks

- Develop IS Audits plan based on risk assessment and the legal, regulatory framework; Ensure use of advanced integrated auditing concepts and extensive use of technology and data analysis for achievement of the audit objectives

- Set up and develop specialised team for conducting IS Audits and the assessment of complex and specialised reviews covering key IT Infrastructure, IT Applications and Information System & Security areas (such as Cyber Security, Applications Security, Data Security, Cloud Security, Vulnerability Assessment & Penetration testing, Network Security, Data Privacy, Data Centre, Logical and Physical Access Management, IT infrastructure management, Database & Operating System management, Incident management, Change Management, Email management and process review, End point Security, IT Disaster Recovery, IT Business Process Continuity Review, IT Helpdesk management, IT Project management and Emerging Digital & Technology Risk) across the various lines of business

- Plan and conduct Information System & Security risk audits testing ~3000+ controls covering the various IT applications, IT infrastructure, Information systems and IT/Information Security processes including cyber security, cloud security, network security, data security, logical and physical access management, adherence to data privacy guidelines, emerging digital & technology risk in accordance with the internal Policies and Procedures, Legal and Regulatory requirements, professional Internal Audit and IS Audit Standards, and leading practices

- Implement a continuous monitoring process for ongoing assessment of Information System & Security risks across ABSLAMC to ensure, timely identification and resolution of significant Information System & Security control issues; Identify and develop ~5000+ automated tests

- Engagement with the Business and Functional leaders across lines of business and functions, as well as Technology leaders on developing and enhancing the maturity level of the controls relating to Information System & Security risk based on the leading practices

Key Responsibilities:

- Development of Audit Strategy and Plan

- Execution of Audit Strategy and Plan

- Continuous Monitoring

- Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

- People Management