IT Audit Manager

Description

Provide audit techniques and appropriate level of analysis to ensure optimal coverage of audit missions, in coordination with the related audit manager.

Assisting the audit manager in defining the audit procedures for all IT & Information Security activities in the bank as well as assisting in the preparation and approval of internal audit missions on IT & Information Security units and activities under the direction of the Head of Offsite Audit.

Supervising the provision of required data and statistics for preparing the annual internal audit plan for IT & Information Security activities.

Participating in preparing the annual internal audit plan related to IT & Information Security activities.

Developing and enhancing audit programs/missions for various IT & Information Security units, in accordance with the plan, and obtaining approval within the specified timelines from the Head of Off Site Audit

Contributing to the development of audit programs for IT & Information Security units (efficiency and effectiveness) and determining audit techniques in coordination with the Head of Offsite Audit as well as contributing to the execution and preparation of periodic, statistical, and consolidated reports in accordance with approved policies and procedures, and submitting them to the Head of Offsite Audit to identify any deviations in a timely manner.

Monitoring the adequacy of internal controls and the effectiveness of tests undertaken to cover approved audit programs.

Monitoring the progress of internal audit missions on IT & Information Security units and activities (actual vs. planned) to identify and define any deviations from the plan and provide recommendations for remediation.

Conducting kickoff and closing meetings for internal audit missions to ensure comprehensive coverage of all topics and points outlined in the audit procedures, as well as any other significant matters discussed during the meetings.

Ensuring the sufficiency of tests conducted to cover approved audit programs.

Participating in the preparation of regular activity reports for management and submitting it to the Head of Offsite Audit for approval and presentation to the Head of Internal Audit and Inspection Sector and the Audit Committee.

Discussing the audit findings with the audited unit and relevant parties to ensure the accuracy of the conclusions and assisting the Head of Offsite Audit during these discussions with unit/sector heads and concerned parties to reach agreement on proposed recommendations.

Reviewing and approving the work files to ensure their completeness and organization, ensuring that they cover the scope of the assigned tasks according to procedures & agreed-upon methodologies.

Submitting draft audit reports related to the assigned audit missions after reviewing them to ensure compliance with all approved procedures for preparing audit reports.

Qualifications and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or a related field. Related certifications are considered an asset (CISA, ITIL, COBIT, PMP, ISO27001, ISO20001, CISSP, CGEIT, CISM)

10-12 years of experience in IT Audit Field, Preferred exposure in security, IT Service Management and IT Governance

Experience within Banking Industry will be considered as an asset

Skills:
Excellent command of English and Arabic languages (written and spoken)

Excellent leadership, decision making and negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent planning and organizing skills

Excellent Business Acumen of external market and up-to date market trends and practices