A leading insurance company in Mumbai is seeking an IT Audit professional to coordinate and conduct risk assessments related to IT controls. Responsibilities include planning, testing, and reporting on SOX and ISO audits, ensuring compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate should possess a BE/B.Tech in Computer Science or an MBA in Systems, with strong knowledge of Information Security frameworks and risk management practices.
Qualifications
Knowledge of ISO, SOX compliance and IT controls.
Strong experience in governance and risk management.
Solid understanding of auditing principles and practices.
Responsibilities
Coordinate with stakeholders to conduct risk assessments.
Lead audit planning, fieldwork, and reporting.
Evaluate compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations.
Skills
Knowledge of SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle)
Knowledge of Information Security areas/domains
Strong understanding of ISO, SOX and IT frameworks
Education
BE / B.Tech Computer Science / MBA – Systems
Tools
ISO frameworks
SOX compliance tools
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.