Industry: Management
Location: Singapore
Job Description
Our client, a well-known company is looking for candidates for the position of Assistant Manager, Regional IT Audit.
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting the Regional Head, Internal Audit & Control, the incumbent will be responsible for planning, organizing and executing IT internal audit assignments (both operational & J-SOX), where he/she will assess the adequacy of our IT internal controls, efficiency of processes and risk management and compliance. The incumbent will be expected to lead individual IT audit assignment as well as participating in J-SOX and operational audits, with the goal of providing detailed and relevant recommendations to improve IT internal controls and mitigate risks across operations. He/she will also advise management on how to implement these recommendations and track the results periodically. He/she may also be involved in special audit assignments and ad-hoc projects of a varying nature on request.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead operational IT audit assignments including; planning, communication with auditees, developing audit programs, executing work assignments, supervising staff assigned to the audit (if applicable), preparing the audit report and presenting it to Local Management.
The scope of operational IT audits includes; general and application control reviews for simple to complex computer information systems, system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery and system maintenance.
Conduct follow up to ensure that prior recommendations have been adequately implemented.
Provide advice to Local Management and business operations on request, such as providing best practice advice on specific matters, how to implement audit recommendations and providing templates or policies from other companies.
Support the continuous improvement process and proactively suggest how the quality and efficiency of IT audits can be improved.
Lead J-SOX ITGC audit assignments including; planning, communication with auditees, executing work assignments, preparing the audit report and presenting it to Local Management.
Conduct follow up audits to ensure that prior recommendations have been adequately implemented.
Provide support to the Regional Head IA&C on various matters, such as preparing for the Audit Committee, supervising audit staff during audit assignments and planning audit assignments.
Assists and trains other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in IT/ Computer Science or equivalent, with at least 6 years of experience in IT Audit & Compliance related roles in the Asia Pacific region.
Professional qualification CISA would be added advantage.
Clear knowledge and understanding of IT auditing methodologies.
Possess knowledge and experience in Financial and IT applications (e.g. SAP).
Strong knowledge of current technological developments & trends (e.g. cyber security).
Expertise in Firewalls, VPN, Data Loss Prevention, and Security audits.
Open to travel up to 40% to the Asia Pacific region after travel ban.