Assistant Vice President - IT Audit

alrajhi bank Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 112,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

Al Rajhi Bank Malaysia seeks an IT audit professional to strengthen risk control through audits of IT applications, infrastructure and processes. You will lead planning, execution, and reporting in line with the annual Audit Plan.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in IT, 7+ years of IT audit experience, and strong English; CISA is a plus. You will coordinate with HOA and CIA to ensure regulatory compliance and timely closure of audit findings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT or related field.
• Minimum 7 years IT audit experience, preferably in financial institutions.
• End-to-end auditing experience including reporting and presenting findings.
• Experience leading multiple audits and projects.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review IT-related audits per the annual Audit Plan.
• Lead audit planning, execution, and reporting.
• Support HOA to address risks and regulatory requirements.
• Escalate delays and ensure timely follow-up on audit issues.
• Continuous monitoring of IT controls and highlight weaknesses.
• Assist HOA in IT-related audits and other admin matters.
• Carry out other duties as directed by IAD management.

Skills

Audit expertise

Report writing

English communication

Leadership abilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Professional certification (CISA)

Job description

Perform audit within IT related areas to strengthen the Bank risk control framework.

What will you do:

• Perform and review IT related audits, i.e. i.e. core and non-core business application, infrastructure and IT processes as per the approved yearly Audit Plan, investigation and ad-hoc audit assignments as required by the Internal Audit Division (IAD) within the budgeted timelines.
• Act as a Team Leader and take responsibility for leading and preparing the audit planning document, execution of the audit within audit budget, drafting of audit programmes, audit issues and audit report.
• Act as a Team Member and support the Team Leader by executing audit planning, fieldwork and reporting for work assigned in an efficient and effective manner to meet audit budget, standards and timelines.
• Support Head of Audit (HOA) to ensure audit work scoping properly addresses the key risks identified in detailed risk assessment and audit planning, meets relevant regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Identify material findings and issue queries to auditees for response.
• Discuss material observations with auditees during exit meeting, agreeing audit issues and obtain quality management action plans to address the root cause and mitigate the risks identified.
• Provide clear guidance and detailed review of the audit working papers with all relevant risk areas covered in the audit assignments to ensure audit deliverables meet the IAD standards and timelines.
• Assist HOA to review the draft audit reports.
• Ensure timely escalation of any delays in execution of audit work to HOA, auditee management and Chief Internal Auditor (CIA).
• Perform monthly follow-up and obtain comprehensive update on all outstanding audit issues for periodic reporting.
• Validate issue action plans completed and relevant supporting evidence to confirm all key risks identified have been mitigated and addressed for closure.
• Update audit programs from time to time.
• Perform continuous monitoring on IT related matters and highlight any emerging control weaknesses to HOA and CIA.
• Assist HOA in IT-related audits and other administration matters, as and when required.
• Carry out any other appropriate duties and audit assignments instructed by IAD management, as and when required.

Skills, certifications and experience you possess:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Possess minimum of 7 years of working experience, preferably in financial institution and/or including management experience. Total period of experience may include experience in IT related matters.
• In-depth understanding of auditing gained by performing complex audits independently from beginning to end, including reporting and presentation.
• Managed multiple special projects and audits assignments.
• Experience with complex processes or organisations, preferably experience in operational or technical work.
• Excellent skills in report writing and advanced level of the English language, both orally and in writing.
• Possess Professional certification e.g. CISA etc is an advantage.