ICFR IT Controls Testing Banking

We are currently looking for  ICFR IT Controls Testing - Banking for our UAE operations with the following terms & conditions.

Job Purpose:

To support the Finance Division in maintaining and enhancing the Banks Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) framework through the independent testing and evaluation of General IT Controls (GITCs) IT Application Controls (ITACs) Interface Controls and Information Produced by the Entity (IPE). The role is responsible for assessing control effectiveness identifying control deficiencies supporting remediation activities and collaborating with Finance IT and audit stakeholders to ensure the integrity reliability and compliance of systems and processes supporting financial reporting.

Requirements / Work Experience/ Qualification Specification:

Bachelors degree in information systems Information Technology Accounting Finance Computer Science or a related field.

Professional certification such as CISA CIA CPA CA ACCA CRISC CISSP or equivalent preferred.

47 years of experience in IT Audit ICFR/SOX Compliance IT Risk Internal Audit or Risk Advisory preferably within banking or financial services.

Hands-on experience in GITC ITAC Interface Controls and IPE testing.

Knowledge of ICFR COSO and COBIT frameworks.

Experience with core banking systems ERP platforms (e.g. Finacle SAP Oracle) and financial reporting applications.

Understanding of system interfaces database concepts and automated business processes.

Experience supporting internal/external audits and regulatory reviews.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis techniques.

Strong analytical communication documentation stakeholder management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Main Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

ICFR IT Control Testing:

Perform testing of the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls supporting financial reporting.

Document process walkthroughs risk and control assessments testing workpapers and conclusions.

Identify control deficiencies assess their impact and track remediation activities.

Ensure testing is performed in line with ICFR methodology and audit requirements.

GITC (General IT Controls):

Test key IT controls including User Access Management privileged access segregation of duties change management and IT operations controls.

Validate the completeness and accuracy of Information Produced by the Entity (IPE).

Coordinate with IT and business stakeholders to obtain and assess supporting evidence.

IT Application Controls (ITAC):

Test automated controls system configurations workflows calculations and validations impacting financial reporting.

Assess the reliability of system functionality and key reports used in financial processes.

Validate the completeness accuracy and integrity of system-generated information relied upon for control execution.

Interface Testing & Data Integrity:

Evaluate interfaces between systems supporting financial reporting.

Verify the completeness accuracy and timeliness of data transfers through reconciliations and exception analysis.

Assess interface monitoring error handling logging and exception management controls.

Escalate interface failures data integrity issues and control exceptions.

Audit Coordination & Reporting:

Support internal and external audits by providing testing documentation evidence and management responses.

Monitor and report on control deficiencies audit findings and remediation plans.

Prepare testing summaries status reports and management updates on IT control effectiveness.

Terms and conditions

Joining time frame: Immediate

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time