AVP IT Audit

About the role

A leading regional financial services organisation is looking for an experienced IT Audit professional to join its Group Internal Audit function. The role provides independent assurance over IT governance, technology risk, cybersecurity and internal controls, and leads end-to-end IT audit engagements with recommendations to strengthen technology risk management.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and execute end-to-end IT audit engagements, from planning and scoping through fieldwork, control assessment, reporting and follow-up.
• Support the annual IT audit plan by assessing emerging technology risks, regulatory developments, business priorities and changes in the technology landscape.
• Evaluate IT governance, infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity and technology controls for design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify control weaknesses and risk gaps and recommend practical improvements.
• Provide IT audit expertise for integrated, thematic and business process audits, and conduct ad-hoc reviews, investigations, continuous monitoring and targeted assessments.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and technology teams, and monitor the timely remediation of audit findings.

Required profile

• 8-10 years of relevant IT audit experience, with exposure to infrastructure, application, cybersecurity and technology risk audits.
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP or CCSP are highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in banking, insurance or financial services.
• Good understanding of technology risk, IT governance, cybersecurity and regulatory requirements across Singapore, Malaysia and/or Indonesia.
• Ability to lead audit engagements and guide or mentor other auditors; willingness to travel regionally about 10%.

Required skills

• Strong report writing, presentation, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple audit assignments within agreed timelines.
• Strong integrity, independence and professional judgement.