DIRECTOR, IT AUDIT

Key Responsibilities  Lead and oversee IT audit, IT risk and technology assurance engagements for a portfolio of clients.  

Provide strategic direction and technical leadership on IT governance, IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, cybersecurity and technology risks.  

Direct the planning, execution and completion of IT audit and assurance engagements, ensuring quality, timeliness and compliance with professional standards.  

Review and approve audit strategies, risk assessments, audit programs, working papers and final reports.  

Evaluate clients' IT control environments and provide recommendations to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls.  

Advise clients on emerging technology risks, cybersecurity, data protection, digital transformation and IT governance matters.  

Manage and develop strong relationships with key clients and identify opportunities for new engagements and business development.  

Lead proposals, tenders and presentations for IT audit, technology risk and advisory services.  

Oversee and coach IT audit managers and team members, including performance management, technical development and resource planning.  

Ensure engagements are appropriately staffed, budgeted and managed to achieve commercial and quality objectives.  

Work closely with financial audit, risk advisory and other assurance teams to deliver integrated client solutions.  

Take responsibility for engagement quality, risk management and compliance with the firm's policies and professional standards.  

Contribute to the firm's IT audit methodology, technical guidance, training and service development.  

Requirements:  Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance or a related discipline such as CISA.  

Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, cybersecurity, internal audit or related advisory services, with proven leadership experience.  

Strong knowledge of ITGC, application controls, IT governance, cybersecurity and technology risk management.  

Experience in leading complex IT audit and assurance engagements and managing key client relationships.  

With strong industrial background preferably from financial and payment institutions, platform solutions. 

Strong leadership, communication, analytical and business development skills.  

Excellent command of written and spoken English.