About this role
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic Leadership:
• Develop and execute a risk-based IS audit plan aligned with the organization's strategic objectives and emerging technology risks.
• Provide thought leadership on IS audit methodologies, tools, and techniques, driving continuous improvement within the audit function.
• Advise senior management on IT governance, risk management, and control frameworks.
• Represent the Internal Audit function in key technology-related committees and initiatives.
Audit Execution & Assurance:
• Lead and manage complex IS audits, encompassing technical infrastructure, applications, data security, and cybersecurity and driving continuous audit medhodolody
• Provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of IT controls, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Assess the effectiveness of cybersecurity measures, including threat detection, incident response, and vulnerability management.
• Evaluate the security and controls surrounding emerging technologies (e.g., cloud computing, AI, virtualization).
• Conduct in depth analysis of potential risk to the banks IS assets and Test adequacy and effectiveness of systems control measures.
• Manage and optimize the utilization of Computer Assisted Audit Tools (CAATs) and other audit technologies. Example: Teammate, IDEA, and automation tools.
Risk Management & Advisory:
• Identify and assess emerging technology risks, providing proactive recommendations for mitigation.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to enhance IT risk management practices and provide advisory services on IT control design and implementation for new systems and initiatives.
Team Management & Development: Mentor and develop IS audit staff, fostering a high-performance culture while developing and maintaining the skills, knowledge, and expertise to make a valuable contribution to the Internal Audit team DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Oversee the execution of the scheduled IS audit plan, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Monitor the performance of the IS audit team, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Conduct comprehensive reviews of IS audit planning, fieldwork, and reports.
• Lead and manage complex audit engagements, including those involving cross-functional teams.
• Provide a first-line review of all Internal audit planning, fieldwork, and reports for all IS related Audits.
• Academic & Professional
Particulars Detail Specific Field or Qualification
Education Bachelor’s Degree Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics or any related field
Professional Qualifications CIA, CISA,CISM,CEH or CISSP
Master’s Degree IT, MBA, Computer Science, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics
Experience Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required8 DetailMinimum No of Years
• General Work Experience
8
• Experience IT Security and/or IT Audit 5
• Experience in data analytics, data extraction, data transformation, and scripting experience 5
• Stakeholder management 5
• People management 2