Location :- Sharjah, UAE
Email :- hr@staffconnect.ae
Whats App :- +971 529421270
Banking Industry
- We are seeking a capable and experienced Outsourced Senior Officer to independently perform audit testing of IT and Non-IT controls using pre-defined audit programs, RCAMs / RCMs, and test plans.
- The role is strictly focused on the execution of audit testing, preparation of audit working papers, and reporting of factual testing results.
- The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Internal / External Audit, with hands-on experience covering IT General Controls (GITC) and business process (Non-IT) audit testing within a banking environment.
Audit Testing (IT & Non-IT)
- Execute operating effectiveness audit testing of controls in accordance with approved audit programs and RCAMs / RCMs.
- Perform testing of manual, automated, and IT-dependent controls based on defined audit procedures, sampling methodology, and testing frequency
- Test Non-IT business process controls across financial and operational areas, including
* General Ledger & Financial Close
* Loans & Advances
* Deposits & Customer Accounts
* Treasury & Investments
* Revenue & Fee Income
* Procurement & Accounts Payable
* Fixed Assets
* Payroll
* Regulatory & Financial Reporting - Perform IT Audit and GITC testing, including
* User Access Management (provisioning, modification, termination)
* Privileged Access Control
* Change Management (applications, systems, and databases)
* IT Operations (backups, batch processing, incident and job monitoring) - Test IT-dependent and automated controls supporting financial reporting.
- Validate key reports used in controls by confirming report availability, accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and appropriate access.
- Evaluate audit evidence for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and timeliness.
- Identify and document control execution failures, deviations, and audit exceptions.
Audit Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare complete, accurate, and reviewer-ready audit working papers.
- Ensure audit documentation complies with internal audit methodology and quality standards.
- Report factual audit testing results and exceptions to the Audit Lead for evaluation and grading.
- Perform re-testing of remediated controls when assigned.
Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related discipline.
- Min 7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, or Risk & Controls, preferably with a Big 4 firm and/or banking / financial services environment.
- Proven hands-on experience in both IT audit (GITC) and Non-IT business process audit testing.
- Strong understanding of banking operations and financial reporting workflows.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work independently and deliver audit testing within tight timelines.