Manager - IT Audits UAEN Talent EMIRATES GLOBAL ALUMINIUM (EGA)

An Associate IT Audit Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring that an organization’s information technology systems and processes align with its objectives while meeting regulatory compliance and safeguarding against risks. The key responsibilities include:

• Planning and Designing Audits: Develop comprehensive audit plans that outline the scope, objectives, and methodologies for evaluating the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of IT systems and processes.

• Risk Assessment: Conduct risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in the IT infrastructure, including cybersecurity threats, data integrity issues, and system availability risks. Based on these assessments, prioritize areas for auditing.

• Performing Audits: Execute audits according to the planned scope, including reviewing and testing IT controls, systems, and processes to assess their effectiveness. This often involves evaluating IT governance practices, security policies, access controls, disaster recovery planning, and operational procedures.

• Reporting Findings: Document audit results, including identified weaknesses or non-compliance issues. Provide clear, actionable recommendations for addressing these issues.

• Follow-up and Verification: Follow up on audit findings to ensure that corrective actions have been implemented effectively. Verify that recommendations are carried out and that the desired outcomes are achieved.

• Advisory Role: Act as an advisor to management on IT risk management, control, and governance processes. Offer guidance on enhancing IT frameworks, policies, and procedures.

• Regulatory Compliance: Evaluate the organization’s compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements related to IT, such as GDPR, ISO27001, ISR, SOX, HIPAA.

• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with IT teams, external auditors, and other stakeholders. Effectively communicating audit findings, risks, and recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences.