Senior Manager- IT Internal Audit

5 days ago


Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Astra Full time

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About us

Astra Tech is a UAE-based technology investment and development group, embarked on a mission to build the world's first ultra platform & ecosystem, that will disrupt the consumer technology space by rethinking the boundaries of a digital ecosystem.

It will be the first of its kind in the MEA region to simplify the way people & businesses interact, engage and transact with each other. The platform will provide seamless connectivity between consumers and businesses, enabling users to effortlessly access home, e-commerce, and fintech services in one place. Astra's mission is to enrich people's lives by making communication and e-commerce more seamless, connected, and natural.

Job Summary:

Execute and manage various technology audit activities, and special projects, in accordance with AstraTech policies, procedures, and global audit standards. Assess the effectiveness of IT controls, cybersecurity frameworks, and other technology domains.

Key Responsibilities:

Pre-Audit Planning:

  1. Develop and oversee the execution of the annual technology audit plan, ensuring alignment with IT governance, cybersecurity, and organizational risk strategies.
  2. Conduct IT risk assessments to identify key areas for review and develop comprehensive audit programs tailored to technology and digital risks.
  3. Lead opening meetings with executive IT management to discuss audit scope, objectives, and timelines for each technology audit engagement.

Audit Execution:

  1. Supervise and guide the technology audit team during the execution of IT audit assignments, ensuring compliance with IT audit standards, frameworks, and methodologies.
  2. Review and approve IT audit workpapers, ensuring they provide sufficient, factual, reliable, relevant, and useful information to support audit findings.
  3. Evaluate the effectiveness of IT controls, cybersecurity measures, data privacy compliance, and IT governance, providing recommendations for improvement.
  4. Oversee the documentation of IT-related issues raised, management responses, and ensure the accurate reflection of these in audit reports.

Post-Audit Activities:

  1. Lead the drafting of comprehensive IT audit reports, summarizing key findings, technology risks, and recommendations for senior management and the Audit and Risk Committee.
  2. Ensure timely follow-up on IT audit recommendations and validate the implementation of corrective actions by IT management.

Communication and Coordination:

  1. Coordinate with IT risk management, cybersecurity teams, and other risk assurance functions to ensure a cohesive approach to IT governance, risk, and compliance.
  2. Communicate IT audit progress, results, and insights to key stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment with technology risk management objectives.

Compliance and Professional Standards:

  1. Ensure adherence to professional auditing standards and maintain a high level of integrity and professionalism.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree of Computer Science, Software Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or any relevant degree.

Mandatory Certificates:

Certified Internal Auditor (CISA)

Optional Certificates:

  • Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
  • Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

Experience:

10 years of experience in IT audit, cybersecurity audit, or technology risk assurance.

  • Cybersecurity Risk Management
  • Information Security Frameworks (ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT)
  • IT Governance & Compliance
  • Cloud Security & Digital Risk
  • Business Process and IT Control Review
  • Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance
  • IT General Controls & Application Controls
  • Incident Response & Disaster Recovery Planning

We provide an attractive total compensation package, a unique opportunity to learn, grow and build legacies within a fast-growing organization.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet

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