A major insurance provider in Mumbai seeks a professional to coordinate IT controls assessments and enhance cybersecurity measures. Responsibilities include leading audit planning and evaluating compliance with company policies and ISO/SOX standards. The ideal candidate holds a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA in Systems and has in-depth knowledge of information security practices. A certification in CA, CPA, or CIA is beneficial. This role offers an opportunity to engage with internal stakeholders and improve risk management processes.
Qualifications
Knowledge of IT controls and related compliances.
Certification of CA, CPA, or CIA is a plus.
Ability to understand complex technologies and regulations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with business and IT process owners for risk assessments.
Lead audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Evaluate compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC
In-depth knowledge of information security practices
Understanding of ISO, SOX, and IT frameworks
Strong communication skills
Education
BE / B.Tech in Computer Science
MBA – Systems
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.