Job Openings Information Technology Audit Specialist

About the job Information Technology Audit Specialist

Job Summary

Responsible in the execution of internal audit plan producing reports and recommendations for the management and Audit Committee. The position is also in charge of the effective administration of any additional projects/activities (e.g. fraud audits, risk assessments, SOD and system review, among others) that the Audit Manager will assign.

Duties and Responsibilities

INTERNAL AUDIT:
• Independently carry out engagements in accordance with the Internal Audit – Information Systems Annual Audit Plan and known information systems (IS) standards, IS assets with focus on governance, security and business objectives alignment.
• Evaluate existing internal control systems and identify areas of improvement with a focus on information technology, systems and control.
• Support the development of risk based annual IS audit plan based on comprehensive planning and risk assessments.
• Prepare audit reports supported by evidence-based working papers to ensure adequate documentation.
• Monitor the implementation of audit remediation and recommendations.
• Conduct follow-up audits to monitor interventions from management.
• Keep up to date with technical developments for the business area.
Others:
•Perform any other tasks as requested by the Internal Audit Manager - IS and/or Head of Internal Audit.

Technical Competencies and Skills

• Minimum 5 years of experience in information systems auditing or related field; Understands auditing principles standards (e.g.COBIT) and methodologies; • Knowledge and experience in the following areas: IT governance frameworks such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO/IEC 38500, IT infrastructure, applications and databases, Enterprise risk management (ERM) as it pertains to IT, Erp systems, IT-related risks including cybersecurity, data integrity, and business continuity. • Understands software development lifecycle (SDLC) processes, change management controls and their impact on system integrity. Information security, network architecture and security • Strong understanding of auditing principles standards (e.g., ISACA, COBIT) and methodologies. • Proficiency in planning, executing, and reporting on audits of IT systems, networks, and processes. • Familiarity with risk-based audit approaches. • Familiarity with IT infrastructure components including servers, databases, and cloud platforms, and operational controls. • Knowledge of incident response and crisis management procedures, business continuity plans and disaster recovery plans. • Proficiency in using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel

Education, Trainings and Licenses Required

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (with strong IT audit components); Computer Science, Information Technology or other related field. • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

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