Internal Auditor-Information Security/System Audits

Job highlights

• Graduates / CAs/MBA (Finance) with relevant certification such as CISA / CISM / CISSP / CIA . 3-5 Years of Experience (Audit/ Banking / NBFC Domain preferred) .
• Experience in Information Systems / Infosec audits in the financial services (Banking,NBFC) industry . Technical skill set for Information systems auditor

Job Description

Auditor - Information Systems / Infosec Audits

About the Role

The role of Auditor involves:

Conducting audits of Information Systems / Information Security covering process reviews, application control and functionality reviews, BCP and DR testing, and adherence to Regulations with respect to Information Systems / Infosec

Execution of planned audits by adhering to given schedules and ensuring adherence to audit / ISO processes ICAI standards. Review of Compliances to Audit reports submitted by Auditee units. Ensuring follow up for closure of reports and files within prescribed timelines.

Key Responsibilities

Conducting internal audits within stipulated time and submission of audit reports based on risk based audit norms.

Ensuring quality of audit report (depth coverage) by focusing on root cause analysis and providing qualitative suggestions/recommendations for improvement of processes mitigation of risk

Effective use of off-site audit reports (with special focus on data mining analysis) for bringing out risks in the audit reports.

Conducting planned and unplanned audits and provide qualitative suggestions/recommendations for improvement of processes

Updating skill sets and knowledge through continuous readings, attending trainings

Ensuring timely follow up on closure of audit findings; checking the closure in line with the risk and recommendation; processing the closure of audit issues / reports as per the policy

Timely submission of information relating to audits conducted to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications, technical skills and experience

Base qualifications:

Graduates/CAs/MBA (Finance) with relevant certification such as CISA / CISM / CISSP / CIA

3-5 Years of Experience (Audit/ Banking / NBFC Domain preferred)

Experience in Information Systems / Infosec audits in the financial services (Banking, NBFC) industry

Technical skill set for Information systems auditor. The auditor should have:

Solid base of computer skills in hardware and software

Knowledge of various operating systems

Knowledge of Databases

Hands on experience on Network Architecture

Knowledge of other IT infrastructure

Application controls and Interfaces

Knowledge on Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs)

Knowledge on Information security governance

Knowledge on Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery framework

Role Proficiencies:

Demonstrate good understanding of IS/Infosec function audits

Knowledge of Business Applications used in Banking / NBFC industry

Understanding of statutory and regulatory requirements and policies

Working on the preparation of the Audit Calendar for the year basis the residual risk assessment and methodology defined in audit policy of the organisation.

Conducting specific audits basis plan or trigger based requirements.

Drafting of detailed audit reports with assessment details, preparation of supporting workpapers, clearly documenting the observations noted with implications and recommending corrective actions to auditee

Coordinating and supporting the company s Compliance team during RBI Audits and other external audits.

Good communication (both verbal written) and inter-personal skills

Ability to work independently or as a part of team and contribute towards team goals

Planning the audit, developing clear and concise risk/control matrices and audit programs, and reporting

Demonstrate professionalism, competence and clarity of communication when dealing with the IT stakeholders

Demonstrate reasonable knowledge of the industry or sector and be aware of technical issues or audit risk