Senior Manager - IT Audit Support Service

AIA Shared Services; Kampung Malaysia Tambahan; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

AIA Shared Services is seeking a senior IT Audit professional in Kuala Lumpur to assess information systems controls and ensure policy compliance. You will manage IT audit jobs per GIA standards and contribute to building a Group IT audit team with cybersecurity expertise.

The role requires 15+ years in IT audit or related fields, with CISSP/CISA/CISM certifications, and strong English communication. This is a high-impact position within a dynamic financial services environment.

Qualifications

• University degree in IT or Computer Science or equivalent.
• Certificates CISSP/CISA/CISM with strong IT controls knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assess effectiveness of controls in information systems to ensure policy compliance.
• Manage IT audit jobs per GIA Standards.
• Contribute to building a Group IT audit team with cybersecurity knowledge.
• Adjust IT audit plans to changing IT controls and risks.
• Build strong relationships with IT Management to track risks.
• Prepare audit reports with fieldwork auditors.
• Lead discussions on issues and remediation with management.
• Follow up on outstanding audit issues and ensure timely remedial actions.
• Partner with financial auditors on IT controls in key processes.
• Coach and develop junior staff and participate in trainings.

Skills

IT audit

Information Security

Cloud Computing

English communication

Education

Bachelor degree in IT/CS

CISSP / CISA / CISM certs

Job description

FIND YOUR 'BETTER' AT AIA

We don’t simply believe in being ‘The Best’. We believe in better - because there’s no limit to how far ‘better’ can take us.

We believe in empowering every one of our people to find their 'better' - in the work they do, the career they build, the life they live and the difference they make. So that together we can support even more people - including our own - to live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

If you believe in better, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role

Responsible for assessing the effectiveness of controls in information systems and related procedures to ensure compliance with AIA policies, procedures and standards

• Manage, execute and complete the assigned IT audit jobs in accordance with the GIA Standards
• Strong contribute of views is expected in order to build a Group IT audit team with relevant Cybersecurity, emerging technologies and technical security control knowledge
• Manage and adjust the IT audit plans based on the changing IT controls, risk posture, and/or business priority
• Build strong audit relationship with key IT Management via regular interaction so as to be informed of emerging risk issues and other key changes for assigned locations and BUs
• Prepare audit reports (with fieldwork auditors) in accordance with Quality Assurance Review requirements
• Lead/facilitate discussion of issues and remedial action plans with the appropriate levels of management.
• Follow-up outstanding audit issues and monitor timely completion of agreed remedial actions by management.
• Partner with financial auditors to assess application IT controls related to key business processes
• Proactively contribute to the development of the team through coaching, training and providing timely feedback to junior staff.
• Take the initiative in improving self through classroom and on-the-job trainings.
• Lead other responsibilities and duties periodically assigned by the Director of IT Audit in order to meet operational and/or other requirements.

Job Requirements

• University graduate in IT or Computer Science or equivalent
• Minimum 15 years of working experience in IT audit, Information Security and/or other relevant experience, preferably with regional experience
• Certificate holder of Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)/ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)/ Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) with strong understanding in IT controls and risks
• Excellent command of both oral and written English
• Proven experience in IT infrastructure, Cybersecurity, system development processes and/or other business continuity management
• Knowledge and experience in Cloud Computing is an advantage.
• Experience in life insurance business or financial services industry is a definite advantage
• Energetic, result oriented, ability to work under pressure and self-motivated
• Good analytical, interpersonal and influencing skills
• Solid problem-solving skills, ability to analyse complex data, identify core issues, investigate, evaluate and reach appropriate conclusions
• Ability to direct and drive multiple engagement simultaneously

Build a career with us as we help our customers and the community live Healthier, Longer, Better Lives.

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