Team Leader - IT Project Audit & Advisory

Agrobank; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the banking sector seeks a Team Leader for IT Project Audit & Advisory. The role involves planning audits, providing IT-related advice, and ensuring compliance with standards. Candidates should possess a relevant Bachelor's Degree and significant experience in IT auditing.

Qualifications

• 7 to 9 years of relevant experience in IT auditing.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, ITIL are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering the annual audit plan.
• Provide validation and advice on IT-related matters to Management.
• Prepare and review audit observations and draft reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Report-writing

Communication skills

Knowledge of auditing

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Banking, Accountancy, Business Administration, Islamic Studies

Tools

CISA

CISM

ITIL

Prince2

COBIT

Job description

Team Leader - IT Project Audit & Advisory

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Responsible for assisting the Section Head in planning and delivering the annual audit plan, overall internal auditing strategies, standards, and policies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

1. Represent and participate in key IT project implementation and policy review as an observer; attend and effectively participate in meetings and discussions on behalf of the department.
2. Provide validation and advice on IT-related matters to Management and other departments as necessary.
3. Plan audit engagements, including scope and objectives, review the audit planning memorandum, identify audit periods, and ensure timely completion within approved timelines.
4. Understand the processes of auditable entities; review and evaluate internal controls, risks, and compliance, and recommend corrective actions.
5. Track audit engagements according to the department's tracking system.
6. Prepare and review audit observations and draft reports within agreed timelines.
7. Present audit reports in exit and closing meetings, finalize reports, and submit for review and approval by the relevant authorities.
8. Ensure comprehensive and standard-compliant working papers for each audit engagement.
9. Optimize resource utilization and ensure quality, accuracy, and timeliness of reports.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Banking, Accountancy, Business Administration, Islamic Studies, or equivalent.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, ITIL, Prince2, COBIT are advantageous.
• 7 to 9 years of relevant experience, preferably in IT auditing and IT environments.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of auditing, IT, risk management, corporate governance, and relevant regulations, especially BNM/GPs and Islamic banking.
• Strong analytical, report-writing, and communication skills in English and Bahasa Melayu.
• Ability to evaluate facts, form logical conclusions, and present findings clearly.