A major life insurance company based in Mumbai is seeking a skilled professional for coordinating IT controls assessments. Responsibilities include planning, testing, and reporting on control effectiveness, tracking remediation efforts, and ensuring compliance with standards such as ISO and SOX. The ideal candidate should have a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or MBA and possess knowledge in IT security and compliance. Strong coordination with stakeholders is key to success in this role.
Qualifications
Knowledge of IT controls and related compliance is essential.
Certification in CA, CPA, or CIA (or working towards) is advantageous.
Ability to manage complex technologies, processes, and regulations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with business and IT process owners for control assessments.
Plan, test, document, and report on assessment findings.
Track and monitor open issues and remediation efforts.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
In-depth knowledge of Information Security areas/domains
Strong understanding of ISO, SOX, and IT frameworks
Education
BE / B.Tech in Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
IT audit controls
Job description
Coordinate withbusiness and IT process owners to initiate, scope, plan, and conduct periodiccontrols assessments to identify areas of risk by evaluating the design andoperating effectiveness of Information Technology General Controls (ITGC) overapplications, operating systems, and databases as well as the networkinfrastructure including cybersecurity controls
Planning,testing, documentation and reporting
Communicateissues to process owners, ensuring their understanding of associated risks andthe actions needed to remediate those risks
Prepare reportsbased on the adequacy and effectiveness of controls evaluated/tested
Track andMonitors open issues and conductsfollow-up to evaluate the adequacy of remediation efforts
Communicate withexternal auditors and support their initiatives effectively from an IT auditstandpoint.
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning, fieldwork(testing and documentation), and reporting
Interact withthe IT application owner and provide assistance as needed during the SOXcontrol testing processes, including attending walkthrough meetings andperforming testing on their behalf
Aware about ITControls and related compliances
Evaluatecompliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards
Buildcollaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (appropriatelevels of management
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Competencies (Knowledge & Skills)
Knowledge ofSDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Certification ofCA, CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) or other similar certificationswould be an added advantage.
Demonstratedin-depth knowledge of concepts, best practices and controls in a breadth ofInformation Security areas/domains. These include governance & riskmanagement, access control, cybersecurity, physical security, securityarchitecture and design, business continuity/disaster recovery, networksecurity, application & operations security and compliance/incidentmanagement.
Demonstratedability to understand complex technologies, business processes, regulations andemerging risks.
Strongunderstanding of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks including COSO and COBIT.