Senior Associate - Internal Audit (IT Systems)

SENIOR ASSOCIATE - INTERNAL AUDIT

About the role:
Are you a skilled audit professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for ensuring robust internal controls? We are seeking a Senior Associate - Internal Audit to join our clients’ expanding team. Working for a leading online platform that provides credit & financial analytics you will be responsible for conducting comprehensive internal audits and control reviews. This role is pivotal in identifying and mitigating risks, enhancing our organization's operational efficiency, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Additionally, the role encompasses the preparation of comprehensive audit reports and presentations for review by senior management. It also involves coordinating with external vendor firms to conduct audit activities in a collaborative manner.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist the Manager Internal Audit in preparation of risk based Internal Audit Plan for company through identification of business-critical areas where the company should focus on implementation and enhancement of controls.

• Effectively communicate timelines, audit scopes, and resource requirements to the company departments and sections, and follow up with them on audit observations and monitor the closure of identified risks.

• Prepare detailed risk and control matrix / audit working papers to support execution of each audit and report to the Manager Internal Audit on weekly basis on the audit status and outcomes.

• Conduct examinations and reviews of information technology (IT) and information systems (IS), including systems, applications, and IT processes.

• Maintain the audit plan by identifying additional areas where the Internal Audit team should focus, ensuring alignment with the organization's goals.

• Perform IT infrastructure audits to evaluate implemented security controls for network, operating system, applications, and databases to ensure proper identification and mitigation of security vulnerabilities.

• Coordinate audit scopes and activities with internal departments, fostering collaboration within the organization.

• Evaluate general computing controls, provide recommendations for their implementation, test compliance with controls, and perform assessments against national and international standards.

• Provide guidance to the company management on IT risk management and business process improvement, with a particular focus on application and infrastructure security best practices.

• Conduct audits of IT management policies and procedures, such as change management, business continuity, disaster recovery, and information security, to ensure the adequacy of controls.

• Utilize data analysis tools to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness, including risk assessments.

• Prepare and present comprehensive reports on audit results to executives and advise on mitigating actions and controls to address identified risks.

• Assist Manager Internal Audit in preparation of audit and analytics reports for the audit committee.

• Prepare checklists and guidelines for the audit team to conduct effective and standardized audits.

• Perform audit to assess compliance with regulatory standards, including NESA, NCEMA, international standards, and upcoming UAE regulatory requirements.

Job Requirements:

Education & Skills (Required, Preferred):

• Bachelor's degree relevant to the role.

• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, Lead Auditor for ISO27001/ISO 22301, CIA, or equivalent industry qualifications.

• Proficiency in English and Arabic.

• Strong teamwork, communication, and presentation skills.

• Industry certifications or specializations (Preferred).

• Influencing and negotiation skills (Preferred).

Experience & Knowledge (Required, Preferred):

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the Marketing and Communications field.

• Experience managing marketing and social media communications agencies.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

• Experience managing visual design teams (Preferred).

Abilities & Specific Requirements (Required, Preferred):

• Ability to manage varied tasks and work under pressure to meet deadlines and targets.

• Capability to work independently with minimal supervision.

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Structured and systematic approach to problem-solving (Preferred).

Behavioral & Technical Competencies:

• Behavioral Competencies: High proficiency in customer focus, productivity, creative problem-solving, confidence and trust, talent enabling, vision articulation, innovation creation, and leading successful change.

• Technical Competencies: High proficiency in marketing knowledge, branding, content development, campaign management, and data analysis and insights.