Sr. IT Auditor

Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Core Responsibilities Audit Leadership: Plan, execute, and lead comprehensive IT audit engagements across business applications, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and IT operations. Controls Assessment: Test and evaluate the effectiveness of IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and information security frameworks. Framework Evaluation: Review and benchmark IT governance, risk management, and compliance programs against global and regional standards. Process Review: Audit critical IT lifecycle workflows, including system access management, change management, incident management, and disaster recovery. Risk Identification: Spot internal control weaknesses, assess operational risks, and formulate practical, high-impact remediation recommendations. Reporting & Presentation: Draft clear, objective audit reports and deliver technical findings confidently to executive management and key stakeholders. Remediation Tracking: Monitor ongoing business remediation activities and formally validate the closure of previously identified audit flaws. Compliance Assurance: Ensure IT infrastructure and processes align strictly with internal corporate policies, industry regulations, and local UAE legal standards. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with business units and technology teams to drive risk awareness and support control enhancement initiatives. Emerging Risk Monitoring: Stay updated on the latest cybersecurity threats, technological shifts, and IT internal audit methodologies. Desired Candidate Profile Education & Experience Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated experience in IT Audit, Information Security Audit, IT Risk Management, or Internal Audit. Mandatory Skills & Attributes Language: Absolute fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is mandatory. Technical Knowledge: Strong, hands-on understanding of IT General Controls (ITGC), Cybersecurity Controls, IT Governance Frameworks, and Infrastructure Audits. Soft Skills: Excellent analytical abilities, meticulous documentation skills, and strong stakeholder management to communicate effectively with senior leadership. Location/Status: Must be currently based in the UAE with a Valid Emirates ID and available to work in-person in Dubai. Highly Preferred Certifications Holding one or more of the following credentials will give candidates a strong advantage: CISA, CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CPA. Employment Type Contract Company Industry Accounting & Auditing Department / Functional Area AccountsTaxationAuditCompany Secretary Keywords IT AuditSenior IT AuditorInternal Audit Get real-time job updates only on our App