IT Audit Manager (3+3 month contract)

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RECRUIT EXPRESS PTE LTD is seeking an IT Audit professional to plan and conduct risk-based IT audits, develop audit programmes and review IT governance and internal controls. The role requires a solid understanding of IT risk management and the ability to communicate findings to stakeholders in a clear and actionable manner.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years in IT audit or related fields, with professional certifications such as CISA or CIA being advantageous.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT, CS, IS, Accounting, Business or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, IT controls or IT governance.
• Good understanding of IT policies, processes, controls and risk management principles.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based IT audits to assess IT governance, processes, systems and internal controls.
• Develop audit programmes based on risk identification and assessment.
• Periodically review and update audit programmes to reflect changes in the business, technology and risk environment.
• Execute approved audit programmes and perform relevant audit procedures and testing.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of IT policies, procedures and related internal controls.
• Identify control deficiencies and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear audit reports covering findings, risk implications and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Review management responses and assess whether corrective actions address issues.
• Maintain complete audit documentation including working papers and audit reports.
• Monitor remediation actions and independently assess status.

Skills

IT audit

risk-based audits

audit programmes

IT governance

risk identification

report writing

stakeholder communication

analytical skills

teamwork

prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline

Job description

Key Responsibilities

IT Audit

• Plan and conduct risk-based IT audits to assess IT governance, processes, systems and internal controls.
• Develop audit programmes based on risk identification and assessment.
• Periodically review and update audit programmes to reflect changes in the business, technology and risk environment.
• Execute approved audit programmes and perform relevant audit procedures and testing.
• Review the adequacy and effectiveness of IT policies, procedures and related internal controls.
• Identify control deficiencies and areas of risk, and develop practical recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare clear and well-supported audit reports covering findings, risk implications and recommendations.
• Communicate audit findings and recommendations effectively with relevant stakeholders.
• Review management responses and assess whether proposed corrective actions adequately address identified audit issues.
• Maintain complete and appropriate audit documentation, including working papers and audit reports.

Audit Follow-Up

• Monitor the progress of remediation actions arising from internal and external IT audits.
• Independently assess the status and adequacy of corrective actions.
• Follow up on outstanding audit issues and elevate significant or overdue matters where appropriate.

Other Responsibilities

• Maintain an understanding of relevant technology developments, business processes, internal policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal audit activities.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal audit methodologies and processes.
• Support other assignments and projects as directed by the Head of Internal Audit.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in IT audit, technology risk, IT controls, IT governance or a related field.
• Good understanding of IT policies, processes, controls and risk management principles.
• Experience in planning and executing risk-based IT audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and report-writing skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders professionally and communicate audit findings clearly.
• Ability to assess different viewpoints objectively and develop sound conclusions and recommendations.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Adaptable and willing to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience working in a complex, regulated or highly structured organisation would be advantageous.
• Experience in external audit, internal audit, technology risk or a related assurance function would be advantageous.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CRISC, CISSP or equivalent would be advantageous.