JOB PURPOSE:

• The incumbent will be responsible for participation in complex individual audit assignments adhering to Internal Audit quality standards as outlined in Internal Audit Manual. Supports Assignment in Charge of all phases in the individual audit assignments viz. assignment planning, fieldwork and testing. In addition, the role will also be responsible for supporting Head of IT Audit in routine non-audit / consultation services / special reviews relating to information technology and security areas.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Audit Plan: Provides input for preparing IT audit plan (for SIB and its subsidiaries) for the approved high risk areas in order to communicate to Management on adequacy of internal control systems for IT to mitigate the risk.

• Audit Coverage: 

Preparation of audit programs and performing visits to IT Division and other business areas of the bank as well as branches.

Conducts audits in accordance to the stages laid down by the assignment manager, performs the checking of policies, systems and procedures thereby ensuring sound compliance and control standards.

Documentation of work in a neat and organized manner and in line with the Divisional policies.

• Audit Reports: Drafts audit reports for presentation to Assignment in Charge and / or Assignment Manager ensuring that they are highlighting areas of concern, proposing remedial steps where appropriate, and proposing urgent action when needed.

• Program change, pre and post implementation review of systems/SOP Review: Conducts the review of new system implementation from the audit and controls prospective, based on the applicable audit programs and guidance from Head of the department. 

• Updates and Research: Undertakes regular research and updates the Internal Audit team about new technologies, that are planned for implementation or that might be beneficial for the bank and/or Internal Audit team.
  

KEY SKILLS : 

• Strong oral and written language skills in English.
• Ability to learn and adapt to systems, policies and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of Islamic Banking principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills and balanced personality.
• Knowledge of accounting/financial Management systems.

Minimum Experience:

•  Minimum 6 years experience in IT Audit, either as Internal or External Auditor or in an audit firm / financial institution.
• Graduate in IT and Computer Science.
• Professional qualifications such as CIA, CISA, CISSP etc.

Language Skills:

•  Strong in both oral and written : English and Arabic.