Assistant Manager IT Audit

LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

LOLC Microfinance Bank Limited, Head Office Islamabad, invites IT Risk, Cybersecurity, Governance, and Controls professionals to join Internal Audit. You will audit IT systems, assess IT general controls, access and change management, and disaster recovery readiness.

Experience: 3-4 years; a Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/IS/Finance. Preferred: CISA, CA, ACCA, ICMA or related certifications. You’ll report findings, close audit observations, and help strengthen the bank’s IT risk management framework.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant IT risk/audit experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with ITGC, cybersecurity controls, and incident response.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of IT systems, applications, databases, and networks.
• Evaluate IT General Controls, access management, change management, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Assess cybersecurity, data protection, and incident response controls.
• Identify IT risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Review IT governance, projects, and third-party/vendor IT services.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor timely closure of audit observations.
• Ensure compliance with SBP, SECP, ISO, COBIT, NIST, and applicable frameworks.

Skills

IT Audit & Risk Assessment

IT General Controls

Cybersecurity Controls

Data & Network Knowledge

Analytical & Problem-Solving

Report Writing & Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in IT/CS/IS/Finance

Certifications: CA (Part Qualified) / ACCA / ICMA / CISA

Job description

Are you passionate about IT Risk, Cybersecurity, Governance, and Controls? Join our Internal Audit Team and help strengthen our IT control and risk management framework.
Location: Head Office, Gulberg Greens, Islamabad
Experience: 3-4 Years of Relevant Experience
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a relevant discipline
Preferred: CA (Part Qualified), ACCA, ICMA, CISA, or relevant professional certification

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct audits of IT systems, applications, databases, and networks.
• Evaluate IT General Controls, access management, change management, backup, and disaster recovery.
• Assess cybersecurity, data protection, and incident response controls.
• Identify IT risks, vulnerabilities, and control gaps and recommend corrective actions.
• Review IT governance, projects, and third-party/vendor IT services.
• Prepare audit reports and monitor timely closure of audit observations.
• Ensure compliance with SBP, SECP, ISO, COBIT, NIST, and applicable frameworks.

Key Skills

• IT Audit & Risk Assessment
• IT General & Cybersecurity Controls
• Knowledge of IT Infrastructure & Networks
• Strong Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Excellent Report Writing & Communication
• Proficiency in MS Excel & Audit Documentation