Purpose of Job

Acts as a team lead for IT Internal Audit team, including outsourced service providers, for planning and performing routine Internal Audit assignments of Takreer’s IT Division, and also supports the non-core IT Audit Departments in accordance with the annual plan. This includes planning the audit, conducting risk assessment meetings, supervision of the field work conducted by Audit team, identifying findings based upon independent judgement and objectivity, presenting written findings and recommendations, preparing draft reports on audit issues and findings discussed with auditees and obtaining approvals from Manager. Assists Department Managers and Division VP in the effective discharge of their duties an responsibilities and undertakes different types of complex IT assignments under their direction. Leads and conducts the Risk Assessments (RA) during the preparation of the Annual Audit Plan and discusses the same with supervisors. Participates in identification of high risk areas for preparing annual and 5-year risk based audit plans, supervises the Audit team for follow-up of audit items with Divisions, supports in budgeting, participates in peer review and quality control, or conducts special assignments as instructed by the Department Manager. Assesses alignment of objectives with corporate objectives, mission, vision and values, effectiveness of and compliance with policies and procedures, and standards; compares to industry benchmarks and best practices and recommends improvements or enhancements

Skills,Experience and Education

• Possess advanced knowledge of network and application vulnerability assessment, IT practices, risk assessment practices, change control, data privacy, and business continuity
• Broad audit experience across various areas of IT, including databases, operating systems, and applications
• Strong proficiency and skills with database applications, including Access and SQL, Microsoft Office and other related technologies
• Strong ability to give attention to detail in addition to organization and project management skills
• Possess sound judgment, business risk awareness, and inquisitive personality; ability to think critically and critic event and outcome professionally
• Strong ability to research and gather information from both business and IT functions
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills to resolve issues promptly as they occur
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and cooperatively with all employees irrespective of their status in the organization
• Strong presentation, verbal and written communication, and interviewing skills
• Exceptional ability to work on and manage multiple projects and responsibilities effectively
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to get other people to put in additional efforts at achieving departmental goals, as well as to build consensus across diverse teams
• Strong knowledge of the various auditing standards recognized in the industry, including ISACA IS Audit and Assurance Standards and Guidelines and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Guidelines
• Possess Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or in other related field
• Possess any of the recognized certification in the industry, such as the Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business
• Administration/MIS/Auditing/Accountancy/ Computer Science.