Principal IT Audit Full-time Job

Core Accountabilities

Conduct/Lead IT audits and reviews of systems, applications and IT processes including:

Information Systems and Infrastructure Audits

Business Application Audits o IT Compliance and Framework based Audits

Project Post/Pre-Implementation Audits

Assist in the development and implementation of the annual risk-based IT audit plan including scheduling and budgeting.

Execute audits (plan, perform fieldwork, prepare draft report and carry-out exit meetings) of Group’s operations to assess IT controls, operational efficiencies and compliance with all policies, procedures and regulations, both at Corporate and Entities within agreed timelines.

Plan audit assignments: developing the draft terms of reference, obtaining an understanding of the entity and area being audited, preparing the Risk and Controls Matrix, and designing the audit procedures to be performed. Understand and document the inherent risks in the processes.

Fieldwork: Carry-out audit procedures, including documenting and assessing the design and effectiveness of internal controls. Maintain an up to date status of work done against the audit procedures, and provide weekly updates to the direct line manager, and address review comments. Prepare and discuss agile reports with auditees (typically, every two weeks). Document the test results in line with the internal audit manual.

Reporting: Discuss audit results with relevant stakeholders (typically at the L2 level at Corporate and L1 Level at the entities) and obtain confirmation on the factual accuracy of the audit outcomes, draft the recommendations, and obtain the management responses & action plans.

Leverage data for each audit assignment and identifies opportunities to automate test procedures. This would include understanding the available data, linkages with inherent risks, data analytics (using excel or other tool), and validating the results.

Perform follow-up on a periodic basis on the status of implementation of the agreed action plans. Validate the implementation of the agreed action plans.

Conduct special audits and consulting assignments in line with the internal audit manual.

Lead the preparation of monthly/quarterly Executive Management packs.

Launched in November 2019, the UAEs EDGE is one of the worlds leading advanced technology groups, established to develop agile, bold and disruptive solutions for defence and beyond, and to be a catalyst for change and transformation. It is dedicated to bringing breakthrough innovations, products, and services to market with greater speed and efficiency, to establishing the UAE as a leading global hub for future industries, and to creating clear paths within the sector for the next generation of highly-skilled talent to thrive. With a focus on the adoption of 4IR technologies, EDGE is driving the development of sovereign capabilities for global export and for the preservation of national security, working with front-line operators, international partners, and adopting advanced technologies such as autonomous capabilities, cyber-physical systems, advanced propulsion systems, robotics and smart materials. EDGE converges R&D, emerging technologies, digital transformation, and commercial market innovations with military capabilities to develop disruptive solutions tailored to the specific requirements of its customers. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE, EDGE consolidates more than 20 entities into four core clusters: Platforms & Systems, Missiles & Weapons, Electronic Warfare & Cyber Technologies, and Trading & Mission Support.