Senior Manager, Internal Audit

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Perform and execute IT audit assignments in accordance with the identified scope, approach, methodology and techniques to ensure compliance with the required standards i.e. International Professional Practice Framework (IPPF). Recommend ways to improve procedures, align them more closely with company goals and ultimately optimize efficiency.

JOB DESCRIPTIONS :

• Assist in the preparation of the yearly IT Audit Plan prior to submission to the Audit Committee for approval.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of the IT Audit Plan to ensure accurate completion of the plan.
• Plan and monitor the execution of IT audit assignments based on the Audit Plan approved by the Audit Committee.
• Assist the Manager (Investigation) on the IT elements of the special assignments/ ad-hoc reviews requested by the Audit Committee and Management on a case-to-case basis.
• Perform auditing functions in accordance with the Audit Charter.
• Review the proposed IT Audit Checklist for new audit coverage as well as recommend revision to the existing Audit Checklist (where appropriate).
• Review the Summary of IT Audit Findings provided by the Team Leader (TL) and be involved in the deliberation on the Summary of IT Audit Findings with the HOS before the Exit Meeting is held with the Management after completion of field audit.
• Review the IT audit work performed by TL/ TM for completion and accuracy.
• Participate in the IT audit entry/ exit meeting with clients.
• Manage the timeliness of the IT audit reports and inform the HOS expeditiously for advice if there are potential limitations in meeting the deadlines.
• Closely monitor and report on the status and progress of the IT audit tasks on a regular basis to HOS.
• Review the draft reports before submission to HOS for final review within the timeline set.
• Responsible for the verification and monitoring of quality of IT audit reports and audit working papers by the IT audit team for the purpose of reference after the completion of an audit.
• Supervise the work of the TL in monitoring the open issues/ outstanding findings until fully resolved.
• Responsible for managing, supervising and monitoring the performance and delivery of work of the audit team throughout the audit cycle.
• Perform post-mortem with the IT audit team after completion of each task and propose remedial actions (if any shortcomings are noted).
• Coordinate the “sharing session” for continuous learning process and enhance the knowledge and development of the team.
• Assist in managing the administrative matters of the Internal Audit Services.
• Perform any other duties and functions as instructed by the Audit Committee or President & Managing Director.

JOB REQUIREMENT :

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in information technology/ computer science or related field
• Preferred: IIAM / ISACA member, Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), ACCA or MIA member

Knowledge and Experiences:

• 7 – 9 years of IT Audit experience

Skills & Competencies:

Special skills required

• Strong understanding of general computer controls, data analytics, basic system infrastructure and IT security, IT risk assessment
• Familiar and have working experience using audit tools or any data analytic software i.e. ACL, IDEA and audit management system i.e. Highbond

Personal attributes

• Have analytical and critical thinking.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good presentation and report-writing skills.
• Meticulous and have attention to detail.
• Have excellent problem-solving skills.
• Able to work according to deadlines, under pressure.
• Possess natural inquisitiveness.
• Self-motivated, determined, and have high confidence.
• Able to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Persuasive,
• Keen on continuous learning.
• Have a global mindset