A leading insurance company in Mumbai is seeking a professional to coordinate IT audit controls and evaluate compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should have a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA in Systems, alongside strong knowledge of ISO and SOX frameworks. The role involves preparing reports on risk remediation efforts and managing IT audit processes. Exceptional analytical and communication skills are essential for ensuring understanding of compliance requirements among stakeholders.
Qualifications
Certification of CA, CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) preferred.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of various Information Security areas.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex business processes.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with business and IT process owners to evaluate IT controls.
Prepare reports on controls evaluated/tested and remediation efforts.
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning and fieldwork.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Risk management
Knowledge of cybersecurity
Strong understanding of ISO and SOX frameworks
Ability to communicate risks
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
ISO standards
SOX compliance
COBIT framework
Job description
Coordinate with business and IT process owners to initiate, scope, plan, and conduct periodic controls assessments to identify areas of risk by evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) over applications, operating systems, and databases as well as the network infrastructure including cybersecurity controls.
Planning, testing, documentation and reporting.
Communicate issues to process owners, ensuring their understanding of associated risks and the actions needed to remediate those risks.
Prepare reports based on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls evaluated/tested.
Track and monitor open issues and conduct follow-up to evaluate the adequacy of remediation efforts.
Communicate with external auditors and support their initiatives effectively from an IT audit standpoint.
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning, fieldwork (testing and documentation), and reporting.
Interact with the IT application owner and provide assistance as needed during the SOX control testing processes, including attending walkthrough meetings and performing testing on their behalf.
Aware about IT Controls and related compliances.
Evaluate compliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards.
Build collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (appropriate levels of management
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Competencies (Knowledge & Skills)
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Certification of CA, CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) or other similar certifications would be an added advantage.
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of concepts, best practices and controls in a breadth of Information Security areas/domains. These include governance & risk management, access control, cybersecurity, physical security, security architecture and design, business continuity/disaster recovery, network security, application & operations security and compliance/incident management.
Demonstrated ability to understand complex technologies, business processes, regulations and emerging risks.
Strong understanding of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks including COSO and COBIT.