IT Auditor

**Salary**: Competitive and based on experience

About the Company:
Alzayani Investments is a leading investment firm in Bahrain, with a diverse portfolio spanning across various sectors including real estate, hospitality, healthcare, and technology. We are committed to delivering exceptional returns for our stakeholders while upholding the highest standards of corporate governance and ethical practices.

About the Role:
We are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic IT Auditor to join our team. As an IT Auditor, you will be responsible for evaluating the effectiveness of our IT systems and processes, identifying potential risks and weaknesses, and making recommendations for improvements. Your role will be critical in ensuring the security and integrity of our data and systems, and ultimately supporting the achievement of our business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct thorough and independent audits of our IT systems, processes, and controls to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
- Develop and implement audit plans, schedules, and procedures in accordance with industry standards and best practices.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of our IT security measures, including firewalls, data encryption, and access controls.
- Assess the reliability and accuracy of our data management processes and systems.
- Review and analyze IT policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Prepare detailed reports of audit findings, including recommendations for improvement and risk mitigation strategies.
- Communicate audit results and recommendations to stakeholders in a clear and professional manner.
- Monitor and follow up on implementation of corrective actions and improvements.
- Stay updated on emerging IT risks and trends and provide guidance and recommendations to mitigate potential threats.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Reports to an assigned immediate superior and ultimately to the Group Internal Audit Manager (GIAM).
- Uphold the Company’s Code of Ethics and the Institute of Internal Auditor’s Code of Ethics specifically the principles of Integrity, Objectivity, Confidentiality, and Competency.
- Conduct audit engagements following the internal audit department’s policies and procedures e.g., engagement planning, fieldwork, reporting, and follow-up.
- Lead the opening and closing meetings with engagement clients.
- Assists in the conduct of assurance engagements where the work of IT specialist is required.
- Assists in the conduct of consulting engagements e.g., investigations, performance improvement studies, due diligence, etc., where the work of IT specialist is required.
- Review IT purchases such as but not limited to: Laptops and desktop computers, Mobile phones, Internet connectivity, Annual Maintenance Services related to IT assets, etc.
- Perform other tasks related to the functions of the internal audit department, assigned by the GIAM or immediate superior.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Proven work experience as an IT Auditor, preferably in the financial or investment industry.
- Professional certification such as CISA, CISM, or CISSP is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of IT systems, infrastructure, and security protocols.
- At least five (5) years of experience in IT infrastructure and networks as an administrator.
- Adept in network security such as firewalls, anti-virus, anti-malware, and other similar security tools.
- Understanding of Information Security Management System, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity.
- Understanding of cybersecurity.
- Understanding of IT governance.
- Understanding of Risk Management System.
- Appreciation of Software Development Life-cycle

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