Internal Auditor-Information Security/System Audits:Audit & Process_AFL

Job Description

Auditor – Information Systems / Infosec Audits

AbouttheRole

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