Internal Audit Manager- IT

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Certified IT Internal Audit Manager to join our Internal Audit team. This role is ideal for a candidate with a strong background and proven experience in delivering complex IT and OT audits in large organizations, leading cybersecurity audits, applying technology trends, and data analytics. Familiarity with Oracle ERP systems is essential.

Overall responsible for planning, leading, and executing IT audits across the group, assessing the relevant IT risks, developing the IT internal audit plan, effectively delivering IT audits, and driving compliance and controls improvements using advanced IT techniques.

Reporting Line: Director of Internal Audit

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the digital transformation of internal audit activities and support in developing the relevant strategic objectives, initiatives and execution plans.
• Identify and assess IT and cybersecurity risks at the corporate level and risks related to Operational Technology (OT), update the audit universe across the group, and develop the annual risk-based IT audit plan and scope of audits.
• Perform and lead high-quality IT audits across the group by evaluating the effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, Oracle ERP systems and data integrity controls in line with IT audit frameworks and standards (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Monitor, manage, and provide support to in-house and outsourced resources to deliver planned audits in a timely manner and in line with audit methodology and KPIs.
• Prepare and present audit reports, summary presentations, and progress and performance reports to audit management.
• Utilize data analytics tools to plan, perform continuous auditing, risk identification, and trend analysis.
• Provide advisory services and perform special reviews and investigations as required, often managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborate with management to drive the implementation of audit recommendations, monitor progress, and resolve challenges.
• Foster a culture of governance, ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement within the organization, promoting awareness of the importance of internal controls.
• Develop and proactively update the IT audit approach and methodology in line with emerging technology trends, leading practices, and regulatory changes.
• Develop and coach the Internal Audit team in the skills required to deliver the audit engagements to a high standard and advance professionally.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Academic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or any related field.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant IT audit experience in large similar organizations. Big-four experience is preferred.

Professional Certifications:

• Mandatory: CISA
• Preferable: CIA

Other Skills:

• Strong planning and task organizing skills
• Ability to work with minimum supervision
• Decision-making skills
• Report writing skills
• Technology-oriented and business acumen
• Ability to communicate effectively and maintain harmonious working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Priority will be given to UAE Nationals.