OVERVIEW
This role is significant to the organization as it is responsible for the day-to-day internal auditing of the company’s Information Technology audit controls and systems. The Associate Principal will ensure the successful completion of assigned audit engagements from start to finish, including preplanning and wrap-up activities, in accordance with the policies and procedures followed within the company.
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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & ACTIVITIES
Key Accountabilities
Key Activities
Daily Operations
- Follow the day-to-day operations related to own job to ensure continuity of work
- Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of processes and practices, taking into account international best practices
- Improve business processes, cost reduction, and productivity improvement
- Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate reports for the Internal Audit department to meet company and department requirements, policies, and standards
Auditing Procedures
- Ensure that risk & control concepts are applied and internal audit standards to scenarios encountered, identifying any potential issues
- Communicate identified issues with the IT Audit department manager to ensure any concerns are addressed in a timely and effective manner
- Plan annual audit engagements and estimate timelines for completion
- Prepare process mapping, conduct risk assessments, and develop audit programs
- Perform audit fieldwork, prepare audit reports, and conduct discussions with process owners according to the recommended IIA standards
- Review and assess the company’s processes, technologies (applications, network, database, operating system, etc.), and practices as well as related procedures according to the annual audit plan
- Conduct management, information systems, technologies, IT, and information security audits in all company locations to evaluate the effectiveness of operations, confidentiality, integrity and availability of information, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations
Policies, Processes & Procedures
- Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions to carry out work in a controlled and consistent manner
- Comply with all relevant safety, quality, and environmental management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
Information Security
- Comply with all relevant information security practices and standards to ensure data integrity and confidentiality
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Academic and Professional Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and/or Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or IT
- Relevant IT audit-related certifications such as CISA, CRISC, CGEIT, CISM
Years and Nature of Experience
- 6-8 years of relevant experience in a related industry
