Assistant Manager / Manager, IT Internal Auditor

Job description:

Job Summary

We are seeking an IT Auditor/Data Analyst with strong analytical, critical thinking and communication skills to join our Internal Audit team. This role is responsible for executing end-to-end IT audit engagements and performing data analysis to support audit objectives. You'll play a key role in evaluating the organization's IT systems, controls, and processes to ensure effectiveness of the internal controls, regulatory compliance and mitigation of operational risks.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct IT audit engagements across multiple domains including IT infrastructure, cloud, data governance, cyber security, and application systems
• Perform data analytics (using Python and other analytics tools) to enhance audit coverage and support audit objectives
• Maintain and enhance existing data analytics scripts developed using Python and SQL
• Identify risks and provide recommendations to improve the control environment
• Independently perform audit engagements
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure effective communication of audit results

Job Requirements

• Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CISSP, CISM, or relevant data analytics certification would be advantageous.

• At least 5 years of experience in IT audit (internal audit preferred), IT risk or cybersecurity.

• Hands-on experience in applying data analytics, data visualization, and data management skills to audit work.

• Strong knowledge of IT governance, security and risk management, including security architecture review, IT process analysis, IT application controls as well as leveraging on data analytics.

• Good understanding of ISO, NIST, ITIL and cybersecurity frameworks.

• Proficiency in programming/scripting such as Python & SQL.

Skills

• Strong understanding of audit processes, internal controls, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Ability to identify control gaps and process inefficiencies, and recommend actionable improvements.

• Strong quantitative skills to interpret complex data, design test strategies, and support audit conclusions.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to present complex findings clearly and concisely.

• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across functions.

• Self-motivated, dependable, and able to work independently as well as in a team environment