Manager - IT Audit, Sharjah

Careers for a Changing World of Islamic Banking.Posted On 04 Jun, 2024Type: Permanent Job Category: IT - Audit Job Purpose Responsible for participating in complex individual audit assignments adhering to GIA's quality standards as outlined in the Internal Audit Manual. Plays a critical role in all phases of the individual audit assignments including assignment planning, fieldwork and testing, discussion of observations with audit clients, obtaining corrective action plans, preparing draft and final audit reports, and monitoring rectification of audit observations through effective follow-up.As Assignment In Charge for less complex audit assignments, leads and manages audit team members to ensure high quality standards.Additional Responsibilities: Supporting the Head of IT Audit in routine consultation services and special reviews relating to information technology and security areas, including investigations, independent reviews of system change requests, product programs, policies, standard operating procedures, and IT investment proposals.Key Accountabilities Recommends improvements to IT/Information Security procedures and ensures the implementation of instructions and controls covering IT/Systems Audit activity.Plays an instrumental role in preparing the IT audit plan for SIB and its subsidiaries.Leads less complex regular audits and/or small-scale audits.Prepares assignment plans and audit programs, performing visits to IT Division and other business areas of the bank.Conducts audits in line with established audit steps and performs checks of policies, systems, and procedures.Documents work in a neat and organized manner according to divisional policies.Drafts audit observations and reports, highlighting areas of concern and proposing remedial steps.Discusses audit findings and recommendations with the Assignment In Charge and participates in exit meetings with audit clients.Conducts follow-up assignments on audit findings to improve internal controls.Participates in investigations of identified fraudulent activities and reports findings to the Assignment In Charge.Conducts review assignments for program changes performed by the ITD Division.Undertakes regular research and updates about new technologies and professional standards in information systems audit.Participates in the Quality File Review for audits conducted by other departments within Internal Audit.Works in line with bank policies and procedures, managing day-to-day aspects of work and highlighting critical issues to the Head of IT Audit.Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor in Business Information Technology, Computer Sciences, or Networking.Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP are preferred.Intermediate skills in MS Office and IT Software.Knowledge of Islamic Banking principles.Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in the banking industry.Language Skills: Strong in both oral and written Arabic & English. #J-18808-Ljbffr