A leading insurance firm in Mumbai is seeking an IT Audit professional to coordinate internal controls assessments and manage ISO/SOX audit processes. The ideal candidate should hold a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA and possess certifications like CA, CPA, or CIA. Responsibilities include evaluating IT General Controls and managing communication with process owners about potential risks. Strong knowledge of cybersecurity practices and frameworks such as ISO and COBIT is essential for ensuring compliance.
Qualifications
BE or B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA. Certification in CA, CPA, or CIA preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge in information security best practices.
Ability to understand complex technologies and regulations.
Responsibilities
Coordinate IT controls assessments to identify risks.
Lead ISO and SOX audit planning and reporting.
Communicate issues with process owners about risks.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC
IT General Controls
ISO compliance
Cybersecurity controls
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
ISO frameworks
SOX frameworks
COBIT
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.