Purpose of Job
Jobholders at this level may be regarded as a source of expertise and are responsible for developing frameworks, policies and operational plans. They also analyze complex issues, understand business needs, bring together multiple concepts and translate them into tangible actions and support to enhance performance of the function
Job Responsibilites
Audit Preparation
- Develop IT internal audit guidelines and methodologies in line with QA guidelines, and international standards and practices
- Assess required audit resources against current capabilities and identify the need to cooperate and liaise with external auditors to execute specific audits
- Develop IT internal annual audit plan specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/ area
- Develop IT audit program/ RCM including audit scope, key areas to be assessed, audit dates and focal points and accordingly notify related functions
Collect needed documents from functions and develop/update audit checklists and forms
Job Details
Audit Execution
- Conduct opening meeting with related function's focal point to confirm IT audit objectives, scope and methodology
- Conduct IT internal audit intervention on information security, IT operations, IT applications and constantly verify IT-related procedures
- Review improvements or corrective actions implementation status based on previous audit findings
- Control access to systems and data, preserve information and maintain backups
- Detect non-conformities, identify key areas to improve and investigate irregularities
- Hold a closure meeting to discuss IT audit findings, ensure a clear understanding of results and agree on needed improvements/non-conformities/ observations with concerned function
Coordinate with external auditors to maintain smooth, effective and precise audit
Audit Reporting
- Develop audit report highlighting audit findings, key points discussed, non-conformities and key areas to improve
- Present audit report to relevant stakeholders, provide advice, and agree on areas of improvement and all necessary remedial actions and milestones to be taken
Consolidate IT audit findings into a periodic audit report including audit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement and action plan
Communication and Contacs
Organization and Operations
- Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
- Conduct activities under minimal supervision for senior team and under close supervision for entry levels
- Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in timely a manner
Perform other duties as requested
Eductaion
Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent
Master's degree is a plus
Experience
A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience
Competencies
Internal Audit Techniques - Advanced
Legislations and Regulations - Advanced
Professionalism - Proficient
Policy Enforcement - Advanced
Data Gathering and Assessment - Advanced
Communication - Proficient
Accounting Standards and Practices - Advanced
Results Oriented - Proficient
Internal Audit Execution - Advanced
Customer Focus - Proficient
Change Enabler - Proficient
