A strong financial services brand is looking for a Head of IT Audit to manage a team to conduct audits in IT Infrastructure, platform security, application controls, systems development processes and the like. Ideal candidate will have min 15 years exp in IT audit, information security or relevant experience. Ideally come from financial services but anyone who has strong regional experience working for a large corporate will be considered. For further information please contact me.
The individual will provide management and the Board with an objective, independent assessment of the internal control systems through the planning and execution of audit assignments. The individual will also add value to management by providing appropriate business-oriented recommendations. He/she will assist Regional Head of Audit to deliver the overall audit plan, supervise and develop the team.
- Work closely with GIA managers and CTOs to maintain the IT audit universe, develop and deliver the IT audit plan for the assigned locations
- Support Director of IT Audit to (1) plan and allocate resources to effectively accomplish the work to meet productivity and quality goals, (2) adjust the IT audit plans based on the changing IT controls, risk posture, and/or business priority and (3) build relevant skill sets and business knowledge.
- Supervise and coach a team of IT auditors to manage, execute and complete the Group's IT audit plans in accordance with the GIA Standards
- Partner with business auditors to assess application IT controls related to key business processes
- Build audit relationship with key IT Management of Group Office and BUs via regular interaction so as to be informed of emerging risk issues and other key changes
- Manage audit and client expectations about deliverables, timing, and how the approach matches the needs. Ensure work products are focused, clear, accurate, and well presented.
- Review audit reports and lead discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
- Facilitate issuance of audit reports to management.
- Follow-up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
- Provide recommendation and follow-up to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
- Provide professional advice and insights to management to enable informed management decisions.
- Provide support to BU in preparing IT audit related response to the regulator inquiries
- Involve in the implementation of new processes and systems of the company to provide an independent view to management of the quality and effectiveness of the projects.
- Perform other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Head of Internal Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.
