Head - Information Systems Audit

Job Description :

Job Overview - Preferred from Management Consulting only :

- Head of Information Systems (IS) Audit. In this executive position, you will be responsible for defining, driving, and overseeing the organizations overall IT internal audit strategy. You will lead a team of specialized technical auditors to evaluate our IT infrastructure, digital applications, cybersecurity postures, and emerging technology implementations.

- As a trusted advisor, you will collaborate closely with the C-suite (CIO, CISO, CTO) and directly report audit insights and technology risk landscapes to the Audit Committee/Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities :

- Strategic Leadership : Develop, execute, and continually update a risk-based annual IS Audit Plan that aligns with organizational goals, emerging technologies, and changing threat landscapes.

- Governance & Board Reporting : Present independent, objective audit findings, risk assessments, and remediation progress reports directly to the Audit Committee, Board of Directors, and executive management.

- Team Management : Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of IT Auditors, fostering continuous learning and supporting professional certifications (e.g., CISA, CISSP).

- Advanced Risk Oversight : Oversee comprehensive audits of high-risk areas including cybersecurity operations, cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP), DevOps pipelines, business continuity/DR, data privacy, and third-party vendor risks.

- Regulatory Compliance : Ensure the organization complies with all relevant national and international technological regulations and frameworks.

- Advisory & Collaboration : Act as an independent advisor on major technology initiatives, digital transformation projects, and system implementations to ensure robust controls are designed upfront.

- Audit Modernization : Drive innovation within the audit function by implementing advanced data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, and automation tools.

Preferred candidate profile :

Senior IS Audit / Technology Audit leaders from consulting organizations, with significant experience leading Information Systems Audit engagements and assessing technology risks, IT governance, controls, and compliance frameworks for Financial Services clients