Specialist - IT Internal Audit

Job Description

Job Purpose

Support the Internal Audit function in providing independent assurance on the adequacy of Information Technology governance, risk management, and internal controls by executing assigned audits and tasks in line with approved policies and professional standards.

• Assist in developing the risk-based audit plan (RBAP), including:
• Perform data-driven risk assessments of assigned processes, departments, projects, and subsidiaries.
• perform/update the audit universe and risk assessments for information technology area.
• Execute planned internal audit engagements related to Application control, information security, IT general control and other IT areas in accordance with the Internal Audit policies and procedures, and applicable professional standards (e.g., IIA Standards), including:
• Planning, documenting system process flows and controls and preparing Risk Control Matrix or Audit Program for testing automated, IT application and IT general controls.
• Field work Execution, execute audit tests (control design and operating effectiveness of IT, automated and Information Systems) and perform data analysis using CAATs tools.
• Prepare and maintain proper audit working papers that clearly support audit procedures, test results, conclusions, and findings, in compliance with internal audit quality and documentation standards.
• Presenting preliminary audit findings to auditees.
• Drafting clear, concise audit reports and internal communications.
• Support or perform IT or information system advisory and consulting engagements requested by DIEZ management, in line with Internal Audits mandates.
• Carry out compliance audits for Information Security Regulations.
• Support in special investigation or reviews.
• Support in operational audit engagement including but not limited to Data analysis, generating system reports and any other task assigned by the audit management.
• Follow up on the implementation status of agreed-upon audit recommendations (from IT audit assurance and advisory engagements), including evidence verification and periodic updates to the Internal Audit Manager.
• Coordinate with external auditors and government auditors and provide support when applicable.
• Assist in performing continuous monitoring tests and data analytics to identify emerging risks or control weaknesses.
• Ensure compliance with internal audit methodology, documentation standards, and quality assurance requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Internal Audit management.

• Bachelors degree in, Computer Science, Engineering or other Information Technologies areas.
• Professional certificates such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor), CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) and CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control). are highly preferrable

• Minimum of 5 years of Information Technology audit experience.
• English language (advanced written & verbal communication), Arabic is an advantage.
• Strong software knowledge (MS Office, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of ERP Systems, Data analytical tools and procedures as required by the role.