Internal Audit Manager – IT Audits
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About the Role
ADSS seeks an Internal Audit Manager for IT Audits to lead risk-based audits over the technology environment, including digital platforms, cybersecurity, and IT operations. The role provides assurance and advisory insight on technology risks and control effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a risk based IT audit plan aligned with the approved Internal Audit Plan
- Lead end to end IT audit engagements including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up
- Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and application controls
- Lead audits of cybersecurity, vulnerability management, logical access controls, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Assess technology resilience, system availability, and recovery capabilities
- Evaluate third party and outsourced technology risks including vendor governance
- Provide advisory input on IT governance frameworks, information security policies, SDLC controls, and change management
- Participate in audits of major technology initiatives providing early assurance
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports articulating risks, root causes, and recommendations
- Track and monitor remediation of IT and cyber related audit issues
- Build effective working relationships with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders
- Assist Director Internal Audit with delivery and execution of project related and administrative activities
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or related discipline
- Professional certifications preferred: CISA, CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or technology risk, preferably within financial services
- Strong hands on experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, ITGCs, application controls, and technology risk management
- Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing stakeholders
- Working knowledge of IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing
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Company Overview
- ADSS is a successful retail and institutional brokerage based in Abu Dhabi undergoing a multi year transformation.
- The company aims to become a dynamic, innovative, trusted market leader.
Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
- Develop and execute a risk based IT audit plan aligned with the approved Internal Audit Plan
- Lead end to end IT audit engagements including planning, risk assessment, fieldwork, reporting, and follow up
- Evaluate design and operating effectiveness of ITGCs and application controls
- Lead audits of cybersecurity, vulnerability management, logical access controls, incident management, disaster recovery, and business continuity
- Assess technology resilience, system availability, and recovery capabilities
- Evaluate third party and outsourced technology risks including vendor governance
- Provide advisory input on IT governance frameworks, information security policies, SDLC controls, and change management
- Participate in audits of major technology initiatives providing early assurance
- Prepare clear, concise audit reports articulating risks, root causes, and recommendations
- Track and monitor remediation of IT and cyber related audit issues
- Build effective working relationships with IT, Information Security, Risk, Compliance, and business stakeholders
- Assist Director Internal Audit with delivery and execution of project related and administrative activities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
- Professional certifications preferred: CISA, CIA, CA, CPA, or equivalent.
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in internal audit, external audit, or technology risk, preferably within financial services or a large regulated organization.
- Strong hands on experience in IT auditing, cybersecurity, ITGCs, application controls, and technology risk management.
- Proven experience leading audit engagements and managing stakeholders.
- Working knowledge of the IIA International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong technical knowledge of IT, cybersecurity, and technology risk domains.
- Sound risk assessment, analytical, and problem solving skills.
- Ability to translate technical risks into clear, business focused insights.
- Effective leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication, including audit reporting.
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