IT Audit Manager

FOO KON TAN SERVICES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager to oversee audits of information systems and technology controls. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, strong knowledge of IT audit frameworks, and at least 5 years of experience. The role involves leading audits, presenting findings, and ensuring compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in IT auditing or related fields.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CIA.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit frameworks like COBIT, NIST, ISO.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a risk-based IT audit plan.
• Lead and conduct IT audits across various domains.
• Present audit findings to senior management.

Skills

IT audit frameworks knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Data analytics tools familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

ACL

IDEA

Power BI

Job description

Primary Role:

The IT Audit Manager is responsible for overseeing and conducting audits of clients’ information systems, IT processes, and technology controls to ensure compliance with internal policies, external regulations, and industry standards. The role involves planning, leading, and reporting on IT audits and providing insights to improve risk management and internal controls.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Audit Planning and Strategy

• Develop and maintain a risk-based IT audit plan.
• Identify key areas of risk within IT systems and infrastructure.
• Coordinate and schedule audits to align with business priorities.

2. Audit Execution

• Lead and conduct IT audits covering areas such as:
  IT general controls (ITGC)
  Application controls
  Cybersecurity
  Data privacy and protection
  Business continuity and disaster recovery
  IT governance and vendor management
• Evaluate the design and effectiveness of IT controls.
• Perform walkthroughs, tests of controls, and data analysis.
• Supervise and guide junior IT auditors or external consultants.
• Provide training, coaching, and professional development opportunities.
• Review audit workpapers and ensure compliance with audit standards.
• Prepare clear, concise, and well-documented audit reports.
• Present audit findings, risks, and recommendations to senior management and audit committees.
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Stay updated with regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, MAS TRM).

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, or CIA.
• Strong knowledge of IT audit frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO).
• Familiarity with data analytics tools (e.g., ACL, IDEA, Power BI).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.