Unit Head IT Applications Audit

We are seeking a seasoned IT Audit professional with extensive experience in leading audits across operational and technology domains, particularly within the banking sector. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying high-risk IT areas, conducting thorough audits, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards. This role demands strong stakeholder management, team leadership, and the ability to translate complex technical findings into actionable business insights. The candidate will also contribute to continuous improvement of audit methodologies and support the professional development of the audit team.

Key Responsibilities

Audit Planning and Completion
Identify high-risk IT areas based on risk assessment criteria outlined in the Audit Procedure Manual. Lead audits across operational and IT domains to detect control gaps and recommend remediation actions. Ensure timely completion of audit fieldwork and reporting. Conduct post-implementation reviews to evaluate project governance, risk assessments, and control design, validating control effectiveness and data integrity. Oversee business requirement mapping, data migration strategies, and system configuration controls, ensuring alignment with regulatory, operational, and security standards. Plan audit and special review assignments in accordance with Information Security/IT policies, applicable standards, and control frameworks. Assess the design and operating effectiveness of application controls, including authentication, authorization, segregation of duties, transaction processing, validation, reconciliation, exception handling, and data integrity controls. Finalize audit reports after thorough management discussions and formal reviews. Efficiently utilize available resources during audit execution. Assist in preparing risk-based work programs for audit engagements. Adhere strictly to internal audit policies and procedures, maintaining high-quality work, documentation, and record management.

Other Reviews and Tasks
Conduct reviews of Core Banking System (CBS) implementations, focusing on IT controls. Follow up on deficiencies reported in previous audits to ensure timely resolution. Perform special audits, reviews, or other tasks as assigned by management.

Internal Relations
Manage stakeholder relationships related to audits and special reviews. Maintain open and transparent communication with management regarding ongoing engagements and relevant issues. Demonstrate strong skills in people management, audit methodology, test design, scripting, data analytics, and persuasive reporting. Effectively translate technical audit findings into business risk language.

Knowledge Enhancement
Engage in continuous research and learning to stay updated on industry best practices and market trends. Incorporate changes in regulations and standards impacting financial institutions into the audit process. Support the professional development of team members by sharing knowledge on industry best practices, risks, compliance, and relevant policies. Understand all project phases, including initiation, planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and post-go-live. Possess familiarity with CBS modules such as customer onboarding, deposits, loans, payments, general ledger, and treasury.

Team Management
Oversee the operational workload of the audit team to ensure optimal utilization of resources and achievement of the audit program. Provide guidance to team members on risk and compliance policies to mitigate business exposure. Foster a culture of mutual respect within the team and across departments to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field. Professional certification such as CISA is preferred.

Minimum Experience
A minimum of 12 years of experience in audit, software development assurance, or technology risk management, preferably within the banking industry.

This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will directly contribute to strengthening IT governance and risk management frameworks.