Key Responsibilities:

·         Identify Information Systems (IS) and technical risk areas and provide support for Audit Plan preparation.

·         Perform IS & technical audits in accordance with Audit Plan ensuring the fulfilment of set KPIs.

·         Analysing the business unit activities and assess the risk levels of IT general controls (ITGCs), financial and security controls

·         Conducting interview and performing system walk-throughs to assist in evaluation of internal controls.

·         Finding out material weaknesses in the systems and developing recommendations for strengthening IT & technical controls and value addition.

·         Prepare working papers and /or process notes summarizing evidential data obtained and conclusions reached in support of opinions presented in the draft report.

·         Ensure that observations are discussed with the auditee management and draft report is prepared before its review/finalization by the Head.

·         Ensure that audit work meets performance standards and is done within time and budget constraints

·         Identify potential risks or risks of fraud and raise them to the attention of the IS Audit Lead & Seniors.

·         Ensure that outstanding observations/recommendations are timely followed with the relevant stakeholders.

·         Update and maintain knowledge of current auditing practice, data processing, Group, Bank policies and SBP regulations and directives.

·         Assist in special assignments (investigation & inquiries) requiring IT Support.

·         Ensure that quality assurance related work is completed in a timely and efficient manner

·         Any other work assigned by the IS Audit lead & CAE.

Required Knowledge, Competencies, Skills and Experience:

·         Complete assigned IS audit engagements within stipulated time duration.

·         Assist line manager in planning, execution and finalization of IS audit engagements as per audit plan.

·         Ability to perform control reviews on systems, network,  and its related components 

·         Effective coordination with IT management for smooth execution and finalization of assigned audits.

·         At-least 3-4 years of professional experience of IT / IS Audit preferably in banking industry.