IT Audit Senior - Omani Talent

KPMG Lower Gulf; Muscat; On-site; OMR 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG Lower Gulf is seeking an IT risk consultant to support external audits, focusing on systems and controls around financial reporting. You will evaluate core business and IT processes, ensure ITGC effectiveness, and communicate findings to clients.

The role requires familiarity with SAP/Oracle ERP environments and knowledge across cyber security basics. Applicants should have 1–3 years post-qualification IT advisory or audit experience, with Big 4 exposure and experience in regulated FS

Qualifications

• CISA or CISM certification required.
• 1–3 years post-qualification experience in IT advisory/audit.
• Experience in IT Audit/Technology Risk in a Big 4 preferred, FS exposure advantageous.
• Knowledge of ERP controls and financial reporting processes.

Responsibilities

• Quality assurance on audits.
• Delivery of the practice objective at the day-to-day level.
• Communicate technical issues clearly to clients, internally or externally.
• Meet SLAs and deliverables per engagement letter.
• Ensure smooth transition of new projects/clients.
• Plan changes to processes effectively.
• Proactively highlight and resolve process issues.
• Control backlogs if any.
• Review the quality of work in detail.

Skills

Core banking/retail processes

SAP/Oracle ERP knowledge

IT Controls & databases

Cyber security basics

Data analytics basics

Client communication

Education

CISA

CISM

Tools

SAP

Oracle

ITGCs

Databases

Job description

Job Purpose

IRM eA (Information Risk Management in Audit) is a Specialist wing in KPMG’s External Audit service. IRMeA Specialists provide support/assurance to the external audit team and the client that the systems and processes linked to the financial reporting are fit for purpose and the controls around technology are operating effectively.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Quality assurance on audits
• Delivery of the practice objective at the day-to-day level
• Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate technical issues to client whether internal or external
• Meeting Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and deliverables for all clients as per engagement letter
• Seamless transition of new projects/clients
• Effectively plan the implementation of changes to the process
• Proactively highlight and resolve issues in the processes
• Effectively control backlogs if any
• Responsible for review of quality of work in detail

Technical Skillsets

• Detailed understanding of core business process cycles in Banking & or Retail sector
• Detailed understanding of technology touchpoints in the processes and linkages to financial reporting
• Thorough understanding of General IT Controls, ERPs (either SAP or Oracle), Operating Systems and Databases, ERP Analytics, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Cyber Security, Business Continuity Management and Emerging Technologies
• Basic idea of Data Analytics
• PROFILE

Education Requirements

• CISA or CISM

Work Experience Requirements

• Total of at least 1-3 years post qualification experience required
• Experience in IT Advisory, IT Audit Support or Technology Risk Consulting in a Big 4. Working experience in an FS institution will be an added advantage
• Any prior experience in a similar function in a Big 4 in a regulated environment