An excellent Head of IT Audit job has just become available at an international banking (financial services) firm in Indonesia.

About the Head of IT Audit Role:
In the business critical role, you will conduct information technology and cybersecurity audit work in accordance with the IA methodology and ensure high standard of deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Participate in the audit team assignments and special reviews (when required by regulators, business lines, or senior management)
   • Contribute to the planning and preparation of the assignment e.g. understanding the methodology to be applied, acquiring a deep knowledge of the activities to be covered, understanding the detailed technologies, gathering relevant key figures, etc.
   • Develop a thorough understanding of the activities within the scope of the assignment, its strategy and governance, and the related risks
   • Evaluate the overall setup and identify the main areas of risk (including a comprehensive assessment of the management actions)
   • Execute detailed investigations leveraging on a strong technical knowledge in various IT systems (databases, operating systems Linux/Windows, cybersecurity/network security, virtualisation, containerisation, cloud computing and related risks)
   • Leverage on adequate programming languages and scripting to perform efficient investigations by automating analysis
   • Ensure the adequate learning and understanding of the standard IT solutions used in the IT infrastructure and production, Cybersecurity management in order to analyse adequately their configuration and be able to identify and raise potential risks
   • Recommend appropriate actions to the management in order to remediate the identified weaknesses
   • Formalise the results of the assignment investigations and contribute to the production of the assignment deliverables
   • Present the conclusions of the assignment fieldwork to the senior management

2. Review the implementation of the IA recommendations

• • Review and challenge the actions defined to remediate the weaknesses identified by the audit team through its assignments
  • Ensure the adequacy of the answers to address permanently the gaps following accurately the recommended actions
  • Perform relevant control testing to ensure the proper implementation of the actions

3. Contribute to the periodic risk assessment of IT activities and planning

• • Perform a periodic and comprehensive risk assessment of the IT activities as per the group guidelines
  • Keep abreast of change/new development of regulatory requirements that are relevant to IT activities and related functions
  • Assist in the elaboration of the IT audit planning following a risk-based approach

To succeed in this Head of IT Audit job, you must proficient in English, has solid experience in cybersecurity within the banking industry.

Key Requirements:

• Strong technical background in IT activities (including IT production/IT systems expertise)
• Curiosity, rigour, and precision
• Outstanding analytical skills
• Ability to synthesise
• Excellent writing and presentation skills (in English)
• High level of initiative, commitment, and drive
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and within short deadlines
• Promotes a constructive, cooperative, and participative teamwork environment
• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in Information Technology/Management Information System/Computer Science and related discipline
• At least five years of experience in external auditing/internal auditing/IT/risk/compliance/internal control/operations in the financial services industry
• Professional Qualification/Certificate in Audit, e.g. CISA, CISSP, CISM, CCSP is a plus

This prominent company needs no introduction and is recognised as it is a prominent company in Jakarta, Indonesia. The industry is challenging, but if you are confident and have can-do-attitude, the potential rewards are significant.

If you are driven, determined and want to take the next step in your career, this is the role for you. Great career progression opportunities await the right person in this excellent Head of IT Audit role.

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