QNB2857-VP - Core Banking and Retail Systems Audit

About QNBEstablished in 1964 as the country’s first Qatari-owned commercial bank, QNB Group has steadily grown to become the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.QNB Group’s presence through its subsidiaries and associate companies extends to more than 31 countries across three continents providing a comprehensive range of advanced products and services. The total number of employees is more than 28,000 serving up to 20 million customers operating through 1,000 locations, with an ATM network of 4,300 machines.QNB has maintained its position as one of the highest rated regional banks from leading credit rating agencies including Standard & Poor’s (A), Moody’s (Aa3) and Fitch (A+). The Bank has also been the recipient of many awards from leading international specialised financial publications.Based on the Group’s consistent strong financial performance and its expanding international presence, QNB currently ranks as the most valuable bank brand in the Middle East and Africa, according to Brand Finance Magazine.QNB Group has an active community support program and sponsors various social, educational and sporting events.Enter Details:The incumbent should have strong background and knowledge in Audit, Information technology, core banking and retail systems domain experience in financial services industries. The core responsibility is to take the lead in presenting audit outcomes to external and internal stakeholders and negotiating mitigating actions and strategies to address risks identified. Further, the incumbent is to provide technical and managerial input and challenge on audit and advisory work being undertaken in line with applicable best practices, including but not limited to the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (SPPIA), CoBiT principles, OWASP, NIST and other best practice (SDLC) methodology.Enter Details:Lead the continuous monitoring and maintenance of the auditable entities assigned by the SVP and collect all relevant information required to feed the annual risk assessment process and the scope of each corresponding planned audit assignment.Perform annual risk assessment of the assigned auditable entities and provide inputs in preparing an annual information systems audit plan (including related secondary responsibilities assigned to the IT and IS Audit Team) for submissionAccountable for conducting the risk assessment for the various IT systems and applications in use supporting the business and the individual functions/ activities comprising assigned IT and IS Audit Universe auditable entities assignedResponsible for Implementing and executing the plan approved and ensure completion of the same within the assigned period. Oversee on day-to-day basis, the individual assignments comprising the approved plan to ensure that these are being conducted in accordance with the best practices for internal auditing, including but not limited to SPPIA recommendations/ guidelines and CoBIT principles.Responsible for determining the existence of key IT, security and application controls in the design of core banking and retail systems during the review of select information systems implementation projects and provide feedback to respective business sponsor and GITD Management. Ensure that such reviews also focus on determining whether test plans and test scripts were in place and actually used, whether testing conducted on the concerned system was adequate and whether all significant issues were resolved/ requirements of the concerned business users met and their sign-offs obtained before moving the system from the test phase to production.Oversee special audits/ reviews for investigation of problem areas or for certain specific reasons, as and when directed by the GCEO/ executive management or the Board. Not only be responsible for post-implementation review of the various information systems used by the Group to support the business but will also conduct/ oversee pre-implementation reviews for select systems (based on the risk assessment exercise) to ensure adequate system controls are built into the systems during the development stage itself.Perform first level review of all internal audit and other special assignment/ investigation reports and subsequent submission of the same to the Senior Vice President Assist the Senior Vice President Domestic & International IT and IS Audit in the implementation and roll-out of the appropriate audit software procured by Group Internal Audit and its subsequent utilization.Submit performance appraisals on timely basis as per the laid down policy in this regard to the Senior Vice President Domestic & International IT and IS Audit.Review internal audit team work and challenges their understanding of audit areas and processes to assure adequate coverage.Monitor post-audit follow-up of audit reports and ensure compliance with recommendations.Monitor the implementation/delivery of the agreed issues/audit plans for the audits assigned, understanding the key risks arising, provide advice on resolution of issues to auditees/action plan owners and escalate audit findings that remain unresolved.Enter Details:Bachelor degree. Professional qualifications such as CISA/ CISSP / CIA / CGEIT/ CRISC/ CA/ ACCAMinimum of 12 years experience in IT audit function in a major local and international bank or leading audit firm out of which 5 years in a managerial role in IT and IS Audit.Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Arabic (preferred).Proficient knowledge of CoBIT principles, IT security and related best practices, SDLC methodologyUnderstanding of systems from the business perspective would be an advantage.Knowledge of Basel Committee best practices pertaining to the area of responsibility, especially with respect to Business Continuity Management (BCM), including Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and Disaster Recovery Planning (DRP).Proficiency in risk concepts, banking operations/ systems and any pertinent regulatory requirements related to his sphere of responsibility.Track record in leading audit teams of at least 4 auditors and ensuring the team’s focus on delivering on the scope and time objectives of each audit.Note: you will be required to attach the following: Resume / CV Copy of Passport or QID Copy of Education Certificate