IT Internal Auditor Required in Dubai - Dubai
The Data Analyst specializing in audit is responsible for interpreting data, analyzing results, and providing insights critical for business decisions. Utilizing extensive datasets from diverse sources, this role uncovers trends, patterns, and relationships to drive strategic recommendations and operational improvements. Integrated with advanced data analytics, the position focuses on auditing IT systems, applications, and processes, as well as conducting data analysis, to enhance security, efficiency, and compliance organization wide.
Job Accountabilities
Working with the AVP, Technology Audit, to execute IA’s technology, cyber, and change audit coverage strategy.
Utilize data analysis tools and techniques to perform detailed testing and validation of IT controls and processes.
Collect, cleanse, and analyze large datasets from diverse sources to uncover patterns, trends, and anomalies relevant to IT audits.
Interpret complex data to provide meaningful insights and actionable recommendations to stakeholders.
Utilize data analytics and statistical techniques in audit tests to enhance the effectiveness of both technology and business audits, optimizing processes, and identifying areas for improvement.
Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to mitigate identified risks and implement corrective actions.
Prepare clear and concise audit reports, dashboards, and presentations that highlight audit findings, data-driven insights, and recommendations.
Champion the adoption of advanced analytics tools and methodologies within the audit function to enhance audit efficiency and effectiveness.
Execute audits across IT systems, networks, applications, and data security, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Plan and execute day-to-day activities of technology audit engagements, including planning, fieldwork, testing of controls, and documenting findings in accordance with established standards.
Conduct thorough audits in areas such as IT Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network and Data Security, Cybersecurity and SDLC.
Conduct proactive follow-up with management on audit findings and validate evidence for closure of audit findings as appropriate. Assist in the preparation of reports for follow-ups.
Conduct comprehensive risk assessments and contribute to annual audit planning, specifically by identifying and prioritizing data analytics audits or reviews.
Build and maintain positive working relationships by effectively communicating and regularly sharing information, issues/points of interest, learning, and knowledge with the team, internal, and external business stakeholders.
Utilize smart audit technology and methodologies and demonstrate NI’s values and behaviors in the execution of tasks and the documentation of findings.
Job Requirements
Current technology auditor with a proven track record of making a significant positive impact in the technology control environment, through impactful audit reports and ad-hoc consultancy.
Proven experience in IT auditing, data analysis, or a related field, with proficiency in statistical analysis, data manipulation, and visualization tools (e.g., SQL, Python, Tableau).
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to synthesize complex data into actionable insights and recommendations.
Track record of helping improve businesses’ change execution processes and helping businesses to deliver their key change initiatives in a controlled way.
Knowledge of IT Infrastructure security (Cloud environment, firewalls, databases, OS, web servers etc.) is a must.
Experience in reviewing system and technology integration, including configuration assessments.
Proficient in data analytics techniques for audit tests, familiarity in languages such as SQL, Python or excel VBA or Power BI.
Hands-on experience with at-least one of the analytical tools ACL / Power BI / Tableau / QlikView is preferred but not mandatory.
Certification CISA (or CISSP, CISM a plus).
4-8 years of technology auditing experience, preferably in fintech, payments industry and/or retail banking sectors
Excellent written and verbal communication skills including a demonstrated ability to clearly provide written reports that accurately and clearly summarize issues and present solutions in an understandable and logical manner.
Strong independent mindset and the ability to work under pressure in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment.
Must be highly motivated and proactive, keen to take full ownership of their area of responsibility and focus on delivering results.
Proficiency in Arabic is preferred due to the necessity of reviewing and interpreting regulatory documents and communications in Arabic, as well as effectively communicating with Arabic-speaking stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
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