Internal Audit Lead Expert

Purpose of Job

Jobholders at this level may be regarded as a source of expertise and are responsible for developing frameworks, policies and operational plans. They also analyze complex issues, understand business needs, bring together multiple concepts and translate them into tangible actions and support to enhance performance of the function

Job Responsibilites

Audit Preparation

• Develop IT internal audit guidelines and methodologies in line with QA guidelines, and international standards and practices
• Assess required audit resources against current capabilities and identify the need to cooperate and liaise with external auditors to execute specific audits
• Develop IT internal annual audit plan specifying functions subject to audits, audit frequency and schedule taking into consideration resources availability and targeting key risks and prioritized activities/ area
• Develop IT audit program/ RCM including audit scope, key areas to be assessed, audit dates and focal points and accordingly notify related functions
  
  
  

Collect needed documents from functions and develop/update audit checklists and forms

Job Details

Audit Execution

• Conduct opening meeting with related function’s focal point to confirm IT audit objectives, scope and methodology
• Conduct IT internal audit intervention on information security, IT operations, IT applications and constantly verify IT-related procedures
• Review improvements or corrective actions’ implementation status based on previous audit findings
• Control access to systems and data, preserve information and maintain backups
• Detect non-conformities, identify key areas to improve and investigate irregularities
• Hold a closure meeting to discuss IT audit findings, ensure a clear understanding of results and agree on needed improvements/non-conformities/ observations with concerned function
  
  
  

Coordinate with external auditors to maintain smooth, effective and precise audit

Audit Reporting

• Develop audit report highlighting audit findings, key points discussed, non-conformities and key areas to improve
• Present audit report to relevant stakeholders, provide advice, and agree on areas of improvement and all necessary remedial actions and milestones to be taken
  
  
  

Consolidate IT audit findings into a periodic audit report including audit observations, non-conformities, opportunities for improvement and action plan

Communication and Contacs

Organization and Operations

• Follow all relevant policies, processes and standard operating procedures so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner
• Conduct activities under minimal supervision for senior team and under close supervision for entry levels
• Escalate complex problems to the relevant person to ensure case/issue is closed efficiently and in timely a manner
  
  
  

Perform other duties as requested

Eductaion

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or equivalent

Master’s degree is a plus

Experience

A minimum of 7 years of relevant experience

Competencies

Internal Audit Techniques - Advanced

Legislations and Regulations - Advanced

Professionalism - Proficient

Policy Enforcement - Advanced

Data Gathering and Assessment - Advanced

Communication - Proficient

Accounting Standards and Practices - Advanced

Results Oriented - Proficient

Internal Audit Execution - Advanced

Customer Focus - Proficient

Change Enabler - Proficient