About the role / About the job
To support the significant growth of our Technology Risk service in MENA, we are looking to hire highly qualified resources, specifically a Senior Consultant / Assistant Manager. This role will span various industries and is focused on executing and leading IT and cybersecurity projects. It is essential to listen to our clients, ask insightful questions, and provide support in areas where there are no off-the-shelf solutions.
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Your key responsibilities
A large part of the role will involve engagement delivery, and candidates are expected to lead and deliver engagements with minimal supervision. Additionally, candidates will support executives in developing proposals, presentations, and other business development activities. The responsibilities also include:
- Delivering and ensuring the quality of final reports to clients.
- Possessing an existing track record of successful engagement delivery in Technology Risk.
- Having a Big 4 background or comparable consulting experience is highly advantageous.
- Demonstrating a broad background across IT and Cybersecurity with specific experience in the following areas:
- Expertise in Risk and Governance Frameworks, including IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, NIST), ISO 27001 standards, information security principles, policy development, and risk assessment.
- Proficiency in IT Systems Audit, encompassing planning, execution, audit methodologies, complex IT environment evaluation, control weakness identification, and effective communication of findings.
- Comprehensive knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR), covering ITGCs, ITACs, SOX requirements, supporting financial audits with IT expertise, and strong liaison skills with financial auditors.
- A good understanding of application systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics and operating systems and databases.
- A strong comprehension of Business Continuity Planning (BCP), including BCP/DRP principles, business impact analyses, recovery strategy development, and plan testing.
- A sound understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals, including common threats, vulnerabilities, basic principles, and contributions to cybersecurity discussions.
- General Skills: Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, presentation, project management, organizational, leadership, client service, and business development skills.
Skills and attributes for success
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP, CISM, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor) are preferred.
- Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in IT audit, information security, or related fields.
- Strong knowledge of ITGC/ITAC, information security frameworks, and cybersecurity best practices.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
What we offer you
We will help develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. You will be empowered in a flexible environment and supported within a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
