Manager Internal Audit - Information Technology
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About the Role
Dubai Holding seeks an IT Internal Audit Manager to provide independent assurance on corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls. The role involves managing audit plans, assessing IT systems and security controls, and recommending improvements.
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Responsibilities
- Manage implementation of the three year and annual audit plan
- Assess effectiveness of internal controls related to IT systems, including security measures for traditional and cloud based environments
- Steer internal audit activities covering IT Infrastructure, application controls, database management, cloud environment, and information security operations
- Oversee development of audit reports with comprehensive observations and value adding recommendations
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions for audit irregularities
- Analyze risks of emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, IoT) and produce RACI matrices
- Perform technical reviews including cyber, website, mobile apps, RPA, and code reviews
- Ensure safeguarding of cyber and physical assets through control assessments
Requirements
- 8 to 12 years of internal and/or external audit experience
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, cyber security, or a related field
- Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP
- Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud computing, and cyber security principles
- Experience in conducting security audits and risk assessments
- Knowledge of UAE Personal Data Protection Law and GDPR
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Familiarity with data analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau
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Company Overview
- Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a workforce of nearly 45,000 individuals.
- Portfolio spans 10 sectors including real estate, hospitality, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing, and science.
Role Overview
- Manager Internal Audit, Information Technology, reporting to the Associate Director Technology Audit.
- Provide independent assurance on corporate governance, risk management, and internal controls including security controls.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage implementation of the three year and annual audit plan.
- Collaborate with process owners to develop corrective action plans.
- Assess effectiveness of internal controls for IT systems including cloud environments.
- Review design and implementation of information systems and security features.
- Steer internal audit activities for IT Infrastructure, application controls, database management, cloud, and information security.
- Oversee development of audit reports with comprehensive observations and recommendations.
- Identify continuous improvement initiatives for audit service.
- Monitor implementation of corrective actions.
- Analyze risks of emerging technology (AI, Blockchain, IoT) and produce RACI matrices.
- Perform technical reviews including cyber, website, mobile apps, RPA, and code reviews.
- Ensure safeguarding of cyber and physical assets.
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, threats, and security best practices.
Who We Are Looking For
- 8 to 12 years of internal and/or external audit experience.
- Strong understanding of governance models, audit reporting best practice.
- Strong understanding of risk assessment and treatment.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, cloud computing, and cyber security principles.
- Experience in conducting security audits and risk assessments.
- Knowledge of UAE Personal Data Protection Law and GDPR.
- Capable to conduct regular security audits and recommend improvements.
- Continuous auditing using system generated evidence and maturity scoring.
- Strong inter personal skills.
- Good understanding of Information Security incident management.
- Strong understanding of Vulnerability Assessment and Penetration Testing.
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
Education / Professional Certifications
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, cyber security, or a related field.
- Professional certifications such as CISA or CISSP.
Technical Competencies
- Internal audit methodology and IA reporting technology.
- Risk management and forensics.
- Secure network architecture and security testing.
- Data analysis and technical writing.
- Adequate knowledge of legal requirements within the UAE and international internal audit standards.
- Excellent service delivery and process management skills.
- Excellent analytical capabilities.
- Hands on experience in information security operation and cloud administration is a plus.
Additional Information
- Only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
- Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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