Senior Specialist, IT Internal Audit

IT Audit Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced IT Audit Manager to lead and execute information systems audits, evaluate technology controls, and ensure compliance across IT functions and business applications. This role is responsible for executing the annual Information Systems Audit plan, assessing the effectiveness of system controls, and providing actionable insights to strengthen the organization’s risk and control environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Head of Audit in developing and executing the annual IT audit plan, ensuring coverage of key technology, cybersecurity, and emerging risks.
• Conduct risk-based IT audits across systems, infrastructure, and applications to evaluate control effectiveness, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.
• Assess the adequacy of IT governance, cybersecurity, and data management practices, and recommend enhancements that strengthen the organization’s control environment.
• Provide insights on emerging technologies — including cloud computing, automation, and data analytics — and their impact on risk and control frameworks.
• Utilize data analytics and other innovative audit techniques to enhance testing effectiveness, insight quality, and audit efficiency.
• Contribute to integrated audit engagements by collaborating with operational and financial auditors to ensure a comprehensive view of business and risks.
• Participate in pre- and post-implementation reviews of new systems and major technology projects to ensure appropriate control design and risk mitigation.
• Coordinate with external auditors on IT-related matters, facilitating smooth information sharing and alignment of assurance efforts.
• Support the continuous improvement of IT audit methodologies, tools, and practices to reflect industry standards and best practices.
• Stay current with emerging cybersecurity threats, regulatory developments, and technology trends to proactively identify new areas of audit focus.
• Assist in preparing reports and presentations that provide clear, actionable insights for senior management and the audit committee.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or any other relevant IT-related field.
• Professional certification in systems auditing (e.g., CISA).
• Proficiency with audit software and analytics tools (e.g., TeamMate, IDEA, ACL).
• Knowledge of insurance concepts and procedures is an added advantage.

Experience

• At least 8 years of IT audit experience. Financial services experience is an advantage.
• Proven ability to lead IT audit assurance in complex, regulated, and multi-entity environments.
• Highly analytical problem-solving with the ability to apply original and innovative thinking.

Competencies

• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, IT governance, cybersecurity, and risk management frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001).
• Skilled in assessing IT general controls, application controls, and security configurations across infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Proficient in the use of data analytics tools (ACL, Power BI, SQL).
• Knowledge of key business processes and ability to link IT risks to organizational impact.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and reporting skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a proactive approach to improvement and innovation.

How to Apply

If you meet the above requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to [email protected] by 24th July 2026, clearly stating the job title on the subject heading.