Internal Auditor-IT Full Time

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan the information technology audit process, determining the scope of work, preparing the necessary audit activities and risk assessments for the concerned departments.






• Ensure consistent application of University By-Laws, policies, procedures, and statutory regulations. As well as handle the technological innovation process for IT services by creating a risk profile for current and future projects with a focus on the university’s experience with those technologies and where it stands in the market.
• Examine the current technologies in the university and future planned technologies that will need to be adopted, and evaluates whether the technologies, systems and applications are controlled, reliable, efficient, secure and effective.
• Help verify that the technological systems that are being used and/or developed are suited for the university and meet development standards.
• Prepare the required reports and analysis after each auditing activity related to information technology, and make the necessary recommendations related to the development of these operational processes.
• Follow-up with the relevant colleges/departments to ensure the proper implementation of any recommended solutions related to information technology and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Assist in implementing the IT quality assurance standards in the Compliance and Internal Audit Office and ensure the application of professional standards and best practices.
• Work on building professional and positive relationships with the concerned colleges/departments in order to help create an efficient and effective auditing process.
• Remain abreast with latest local, regional, and global IT-related updates in order to help provide the University with updated trends and ideas, and help evaluate and update IT services.
• Assist in reviewing IT policies and procedures, as well as contribute to the preparation of related auditing activities in order to help develop and improve them as well as create a more efficient and effective system.
• Ensure the security, integrity and confidentiality of any incoming or outgoing critical information/data.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in computer sciences, MIS, Finance, Accounting or a relevant discipline.
• 2-4 years of UAE experience in similar role preferably in higher education institutions.
• Professional certificates such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to prepare professional documents, in both Arabic and English.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong knowledge of related processes, best practices, compliance and reporting requirements.
• Time management skills.
• Strong analytical skills and critical thinking.
• Thoroughness and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of IT security and infrastructure.
• Knowledge of Data analysis and visualization tools.
• Knowledge of security testing and auditing and security risk management.
• Excellent writing, editing and documenting skills.
• Ability to build and manage positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance.
• Inquisitive mind and passion for excellence.
• Flexibility and ability to function effectively as part of a team.