Developing and executing IT audit plans and strategies to assess the effectiveness of IT controls and processes; Monitoring the IT audit plans implementation per the internal audit charter and the Definition of Internal Auditing, the Code of Ethics, and the Standards in ensuring that the function can provide an independent assessment on the adequacy and effectiveness of internal control, governance, and risk management; Assists in the management in accomplishing the organization's objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of the organization's governance, risk management, internal control.
Key Accountabilities:
Audit Plan
- Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive audit plan based on risk assessment, management's goals and objectives, and the requirements by the Audit & Risk Committee. Identifies potential IT audit related areas, assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk, and estimating the time and skills required to complete audit projects.
- Evaluate the adequacy of design and effectiveness of IT controls and other area of audits throughout the business cycle or during pre-project implementation.
- Carry out risk assessments over technology infrastructure and components.
Managing Internal Audit Activity
- Leading & managing Internal Audit IT related assignments and other areas according to the approved Annual Audit Plan.
- Plan and perform delegation of audit assignment to team members, set priorities, monitor the implementation of audit activities and perform necessary assessment on the work submitted by team members to ensure adequacy and completeness of deliverables to meet the expected level of quality.
- Prepare the Audit Work Schedule as a reference on the allocated mandays for each stage of the audit to efficiently complete an assignment within the set timeframe.
- Guide the team to understand the established standards, policies and procedures to ensure that the audit deliverables meet the expected standards and compliance level.
- Evaluate and assess the adequacy and completeness of the deliverables submitted by team members in ensuring issues raised are fully supported by appropriate evidences.
- Review and analyze audit findings to identify control weaknesses, compliance gaps, and operational inefficiencies.
Reporting
- Review the audit report produced by the team-members to ensure the accuracy of the facts, identified root cause(s), implication and the quality of the recommendation provided.
- Draft and produce clear, concise, logical and technically-sound audit reports for clearance by Head of Internal Audit to ensure that the report is complete prior to issuance.
Manpower Management, Leadership and Staff Development
- Supervise the audit team members in performing their assigned tasks to achieve the audit objectives set for each task.
- Provide coaching and mentoring to the audit team members, offering guidance and support in their professional growth and career advancement.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, promoting knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
Stakeholder and Customer Relations Management
- Maintain effective relationship with the Senior Management of the audit clients (i.e. HOD, CTO and other C-Suites), fostering trust and credibility.
- To ensure the audit plan and performed reflect the current challenges face by the audit clients and to provide added value recommendation that will be beneficial to improve the day-to-day process.
- To ensure the audit plan and performed reflect the current challenges face by the audit clients and to provide added value recommendation that will be beneficial to improve the day-to-day process.
- Communicate audit findings, recommendations, and action plans to stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
- Collaborate with business units to facilitate the implementation of audit recommendations and monitor progress.
Continuous Improvement and Quality Assurance
- Stay updated with industry best practices, emerging trends, and regulatory requirements related to auditing.
- Implement quality assurance measures to ensure adherence to professional standards and regulatory guidelines.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and excellence within the audit department.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in computer science, Information Technology (IT) or related fields.
- Professional qualifications (e.g., CISA, CIA, etc.) will be an added advantage.
- Four to eight years of experience in IT auditing, internal auditing, risk-based auditing environment, operational & technical or other related areas. Experience should include three years or more in supervisory/co-supervisory function.
- Exposure to COSO framework, risk management, and corporate governance.
Interested candidates, please submit your CV or email [Confidential Information]. Only selected candidates will be contacted.
