Manager - IT Audit

The Client :

- A leading group in UAE present with presence across six business segments in more than 35 markets across MENA, Asia, Europe and North America.

The Role :

Manager - IT Audits : Indicative deliverables :

- Perform information control reviews to include Systems and Applications, Information Processing Facilities, Systems Development, Information Security, and Enterprise Architecture and Client/Server, Telecommunications, and Backups and Disaster Recovery.

- Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls in IT installations, computerized systems, local area networks, database systems, technical support, systems maintenance, and related IT processes.

- Analyse Information Security and IT technical problems in the context of business objectives and recommend practical solutions.

- Generate innovative ideas and challenge the status quo. Promote efficient practices by recommending improvements in processing capability, user interface, and security designs.

- Assist the Director, Internal Audit in developing and maintaining the IT Annual Risk Assessment and Annual IT Audit Plan.

- Prepare internal audit program for the assigned audit project to provide assurance that the following aligned towards the achievement of overall corporate objectives as stated in the Internal Audit Charter:

- Resources are economically and effectively utilized and safeguarded;

- Reliability and integrity of information provided to Senior Management;

- Adequate system of internal control, risk management and corporate governance within different business units / functional departments;

- Compliance with policies and procedures.

- Ensure that audit assignments are conducted in accordance with the International Auditing Standards and Professional Code of Ethics, providing real time supervision and review of audit work performed during fieldwork.

- Demonstrate effective time management skills by ensuring that audit work is completed within time budgets and calendar schedules while handling multiple jobs and maximize productivity.

- Communicate effectively and professionally with business unit / department management throughout the audit process with regard to developing a mutually effective audit work schedule, conducting audit status meetings, and leading the entrance and exit conferences.

- Produce a draft and final audit report within the agreed time frame and present the findings of that report to the auditee ensuring that audit findings are transparent and are fully supported with evidence.

The Person for the role :

- University graduate in Accounting/Finance/ Information Technology/ MIS or related professional qualification.

- CIA, CISA, CISSP or CISM or other equivalent qualification.

- Minimum 8 - 10 years of professional experience in the auditing field (Experience in Big 4 will be given due weight-age). 3 - 4 years must be held in supervisory/managerial role.

- Experience in testing General IT Controls, Information Security, Change Management, Data Center, Network Operations and Application Level Controls.

- Extensive knowledge of IT infrastructure design and operation including networks.

- Technical knowledge in Internet Security, infrastructure, servers, and network devices (routers, switches, firewalls).

- Experience in conducting information security assessments.

- Sufficient knowledge and understanding of COBIT and ITIL guidance framework.

- Understanding of key database technologies.

- Experience auditing in an ERP environment (Oracle).

- Experience in data analysis using ACL/SQL/Excel

- Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.

- Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.

A great career along with a competitive compensation awaits the right person.

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