Manager Internal Audit - IT (Temporary contract)

MAIN OBJECTIVE OF ROLE

To manage IT Audit deliverables and enforce compliance to Internal Audit Charter and Audit Standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops Annual IT Internal Audit Plan in co-ordination with head of department.
2. Manages IT Audit staff and support end-to-end execution of IT Audit Plans covering IT infrastructure, applications and services. Oversee IT Audit plan progress, manage budgets and schedules.
3. Advises IT Senior Management, by providing value added recommendations in areas of IT, Information Security, Data Privacy and Regulatory Framework Compliance, including PCI-DSS, ISR, GDPR, NIST and COBIT.
4. Carries out periodic follow-up meetings with IT Senior Management to track and report on audit action items.
5. Represents the Internal Audit function in meetings with external parties, including Government Audits (FAA), Dubai Electronic Security Council and similar parties.
6. Oversees IT risk assessments and monitor risk remediation in co-ordination with stakeholders.
7. Supports the head of department in optimization of Data Analytics, Continuous Audit Monitoring, Risk Management.
8. Enforces Internal Audit best practices and implement Quality Assurance Improvement Program for the department.
9. Assists in preparation of reports for the Governance Committee and other Steering Committees. Attends Committee meetings as required.
10. Builds and maintains relationships with IT stakeholders and Senior Management across the business units, to engage and influence adoption of best practices.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE/ KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS

Minimum Education Level Required

• Bachelor’s Degree (or Equivalent)
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Computer Science area

Experience Specific Requirements

• Preferred No. of Years (with Relevant Degree) - 8

Systems, Licensing, Language or Certification Requirements

• CISA – Mandatory
• CIA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC – Desirable
• Cloud Service Provider Certifications (AWS, Assure) - Desirable

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Customer Focus 
• Team work
• Effective Communication
• Personal Accountability & Commitment to achieve
• Resilience and Flexibility (Can do attitude)
• Strategic Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Inspiring & Developing Others
• Decision Making

ISR Requirements
Reads and complies with the ISR policies of the Company and diligently reports any weakness or incidents to the respective Line Manager or the Information Security team. Completes all required ISR awareness sessions and follows associated guidelines in the day to day business operations.