Job Description

Assistant IT Audit Manager

We are Looking for an Assistant IT Audit Manager for one of our clients based in the United Arab Emirates

Title: Assistant IT Audit Manager Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE Experience: 5-7 years of relevant work experience in IT audit, information security, IT risk management, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience in Big4, internal audit or external audit with a focus on IT systems and controls is an advantage.

Reporting to : Head of Internal Audit

Job summary: As part of the Internal Audit function at the organization, Assistant IT Audit Manager is accountable for execution of IT related audits as per the approved standards and formats.

Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning:

Collaborate with the Head of Internal Audit and Group Audit Manager to develop risk-based IT audit plans that address the critical IT risks and control areas. Participate in scoping exercises, risk assessments, and identify key controls to be tested during the audit process

Develop or supervise assistants in planning the scope for audits and selection and development of appropriate audit procedures for manager approval

For each audit engagements, ensure establishing a practical budget, completing work on time, timely reporting, evaluating performance, and accounting of variances.

2. Audit Execution:

Review the documentation outputs from planning to report writing before these are endorsed by Head of Internal Audit for review and approval. Represent the department, whenever requested, in opening and closing meetings and other delegated assignments ensuring compliance to IA manual, IIA standards and ADAA requirements applicable at engagement level

Perform all field work in a competent and professional manner. Provide evident support for all report recommendations

Data Analysis: Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to extract meaningful insights from large datasets and identify potential areas of concern or risk within IT systems and other operational areas. Train internal audit team members to enhance utilization of data analysis tools and techniques

Engage with various stakeholders, including IT management and process owners, to discuss audit findings, provide recommendations, and follow up on action plans to address control deficiencies.

Prepare or review draft audit to ensure clear and concise audit reports that communicate the audit findings, recommendations and finalize status memo for presentation to Group Audit Manager or Head of Internal Audit,

3. Implementation Tracking:

Monitor the action plans due for implementation and ensure that items that are due for follow-up are assigned to IAD staff and are in fact followed-up.

Assist Group Audit Manager / Head of Internal Audit in developing presentations related to follow up for stakeholders.

4. Audit Awareness

Assist the Head of Internal Audit and Audit Manager in promoting awareness on the role of Internal Audit Department to management and employees of the Group and its subsidiaries.

Advocate the internal audit function and support in continuous up-liftment of internal audit function within the group

Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains. Stay up-to-date with emerging IT risks, technologies, and audit methodologies.

5. System Adoption

Ensure that the use of Audit Management Tools is maximized by the IAD staff to increase efficiency in performing internal audit activities

Proficiency in data analysis tools and techniques, such as SQL, Excel, or similar data analytics platforms. Ability to extract and manipulate large data for audit testing and analysis.

Familiarity with various IT platforms, operating systems, databases, network infrastructure, and cloud computing technologies.

Qualification, Experience and Skills:

Qualification:

University degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field / CISA, CISSP, CRISC certification or equivalent would be a plus.

Experience:

5-7 years of relevant work experience in IT audit, information security, IT risk management, or a related field is preferred. Previous experience in Big4, internal audit or external audit with a focus on IT systems and controls is advantageous

Skills:

Strong understanding of IT general controls (ITGC) and application controls. Knowledge of industry frameworks and standards such as COBIT, ISO 27001, and ITIL.

Proficiency in using Audit Management System, Audit Tools, various IT platforms, operating systems, databases, network infrastructure, and cloud computing technologies