Senior Manager IT Controls

Our client, a multi-awarded local bank in the UAE is currently searching for a Senior Manager IT Controls to conduct assessments and provide assurance to management on information and systems risk and compliance.


Responsibilities:

- Identify weaknesses in IT processes and implement methods to minimize risks
- Review operational risk & internal control environment, providing management with guidance on IT risk management
- Works closely with Manager-IT Governance to plan the implementation of new controls or modification of existing controls where required
- Work closely with InfoSec, Ops risk, internal control, and internal/extremal audit to implement the internal control recommendations
- To ensure that all key controls are effectively followed, tracked, evidenced, and monitored
- Prepare Governance Dashboard for Head of IT Governance, Head of IS&T, and COO
- Leverage synergies & train staff on the process and operational risks
- Conduct spot checks and control reviews
- To review all open audit items and provide advisory and support to functional units on rolling out agreed actions and mitigations
- To review new processes, UAT test scripts, SCS documents, and PPG’s
- Drive change initiatives across IS&T Dept., lead a culture of Internal controls
- Serves as the single point of contact during Internal/External Audits


Requirements:

- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Masters in Computer Applications
- Certification in ISO 9K Lead Auditor
- ITIL Foundation Level, HDI-SCTL
- COBIT Certification
- Project Management Certification
- ISO 20K Auditor/Lead Auditor/Consultant (Preferred)
- ISO 27K Auditor/Lead Auditor (Preferred)
- Arabic language speaking