A leading insurance company in Mumbai is seeking a professional to lead IT controls assessments, evaluate risks, and ensure compliance with company policies. The candidate should have a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA in Systems and strong knowledge of ISO and SOX frameworks. Responsibilities include planning and reporting on controls, tracking issues, and engaging with stakeholders to enhance remediation efforts. A certification in CA, CPA, or CIA is preferred, coupled with a deep understanding of Information Security practices.
Qualifications
Certification of CA, CPA or CIA (or actively working towards) is preferred.
Knowledge of best practices and controls in Information Security.
Ability to evaluate compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with business and IT process owners for controls assessments.
Plan, test, document and report on controls effectiveness.
Track and monitor open issues and assess remediation efforts.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Understanding of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks including COSO and COBIT
Ability to understand complex technologies
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Information Security areas/domains
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
ISO
SOX
COBIT
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
Lead ISO, SOX and ICoFR audit planning, fieldwork (testing and documentation), and reporting
Interact with the IT application during the SOX control testing processes, including attending walkthrough meetings and performing testing on their behalf
Aware of IT Controls and related compliances
Evaluate compliance with Company policies and procedures and regulatory standards
Build collaborative working relationships with internal stakeholders (appropriate levels>
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.