IT Audit Manager
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About the Role
Abu Dhabi Aviation is hiring an IT Audit Manager to execute risk-based IT and technology audit engagements, ensuring compliance with IIA standards and ADAA regulations. The role involves assessing IT governance, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies.
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Responsibilities
- Execute risk based IT and technology audit engagements in line with the Internal Audit Manual, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and ADAA regulatory requirements
- Support the development and execution of a risk based Internal Audit Plan focusing on IT, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies
- Plan, manage, and execute IT audit engagements including ITGC, ERP systems, cloud environments, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital initiatives
- Prepare clear, concise, and risk focused audit reports with practical, value adding recommendations
- Monitor and report on management action plans (MAPs) to ensure timely risk remediation
- Evaluate governance frameworks for automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, including model risk, data quality, and regulatory compliance
- Apply frameworks such as COBIT and ISACA guidance to assess IT governance and security practices
- Use data analytics and audit automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency
- Support advisory engagements on IT governance, cybersecurity, and technology risk
- Build strong relationships with IT and business stakeholders across ADA Group
- Support and mentor team members in IT audit and technology risk areas
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
- Professional certifications: CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA; additional certifications such as CISA and CFE are a strong advantage
- 8–12 years’ experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or technology risk, with proven delivery of audit engagements
- Strong expertise in ITGC, cybersecurity, ERP systems, cloud environments, and data governance
- Solid knowledge of IIA Standards (GIAS), ICFR, ERM, COBIT, and UAE regulatory frameworks (e.g., ADAA, SCA)
- Experience with Big Four firms and/or the aviation sector (preferred)
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits and deliver under tight deadlines
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analytics and audit tools
- Understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and associated risks
- Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage
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Job Overview
- ADA is hiring an IT Audit Manager to execute risk based IT and technology audit engagements. This role ensures audits are delivered in line with the Internal Audit Manual, IIA Global Internal Audit Standards, and ADAA regulatory requirements, while supporting the timely follow up of management actio
- This position plays a key role in delivering the Internal Audit Plan with a focus on IT, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies; assessing IT governance, system controls, and technology related risks, including automation and AI; and leveraging data analytics and technology enabled audit tec
Key Responsibilities
- Internal Audit Planning, Execution & Reporting: Supporting the development and execution of a risk based Internal Audit Plan focusing on IT, cybersecurity, data, and emerging technologies.
- Supporting the planning, management, and execution of IT audit engagements within agreed scope, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Supporting and leading IT audits, including ITGC, ERP systems, cloud environments, cybersecurity, data governance, and digital initiatives.
- Supporting the preparation of clear, concise, and risk focused audit reports with practical, value adding recommendations.
- Supporting the provision of regular updates on audit progress, key findings, and emerging risks.
- Supporting the monitoring and reporting on management action plans (MAPs) to ensure timely risk remediation.
- Technology & AI Audit: Supporting the execution of audits across IT general controls, cybersecurity, ERP systems, cloud platforms, and data environments.
- Supporting the evaluation of governance frameworks for automation, data analytics, and artificial intelligence, including model risk, data quality, and regulatory compliance.
- Supporting the application of frameworks such as COBIT and ISACA guidance to assess IT governance and security practices.
- Supporting the use of data analytics and audit automation to enhance audit coverage and efficiency.
- Governance, Risk Management & Advisory: Supporting the delivery of advisory engagements on IT governance, cybersecurity, and technology risk.
- Supporting IT risk assessments, audit universe development, and reporting.
Ideal Candidate
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Professional certifications: CIA, CA, ACCA, CPA; Additional certifications such as CISA and CFE are considered a strong advantage.
- 8–12 years’ experience in IT audit, cybersecurity, or technology risk, with proven delivery of audit engagements.
- Strong expertise in ITGC, cybersecurity, ERP systems, cloud environments, and data governance.
- Solid knowledge of IIA Standards (GIAS), ICFR, ERM, COBIT, and UAE regulatory frameworks (e.g., ADAA, SCA).
- Experience with Big Four firms and/or the aviation sector (preferred).
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple audits and deliver under tight deadlines.
- Strong analytical skills with experience in data analytics and audit tools.
- Understanding of emerging technologies, including AI, automation, and associated risks.
- Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic is an advantage.
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