IT Audit Manager
The IT Audit Manager determines objectives and potential impact of IT audit plan arising from changes technological landscape and regulations. He develops an IT audit plan that complies with relevant auditing standards. He/She manages the implementation of IT audit plans and activities, as well as investigation of non-compliance and identified risk to determine required changes to structure, policies, processes and behaviours. He reviews audit findings and assess overall state of IT governance, compliance and risks, including evidences for accuracy and comprehensiveness to support audit conclusions. He reviews audit reports for comprehensiveness and adherence to relevant reporting standards and develops recommendations to enhance IT compliance and strengthen controls against emerging risks. He also provides guidance to team members on the planning and implementation of IT audits. He works in a dynamic environment due to rapid changes in the IT landscape. He is knowledgeable of relevant regulatory requirements and internal auditing standards, particularly in the area of technology risk management. The IT Audit Manager is detailed-oriented and is passionate about interpreting data to uncover patterns and trends between various sources of information. He is able to independently drive for resolution of issues, clearly articulate concepts and provide advice to the broader audience.
What Does a IT Audit Manager Do?
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
Develop IT audit plans
- Develop objectives and potential impact of IT audit plan arising from changes technology landscape and regulations
- Determine approaches, methodologies and tools required to measure compliance and risk of IT assets and technologies
- Review workflows and activities in the IT audit plan to propose enhancements
- Evaluate existing IT audit plans for relevancy and changes
- Develop an IT audit plan that complies with relevant internal auditing standards
Implement IT audit plans
- Manage the implementation of IT audit plans
- Ensure adherence to IT audit standards and procedures during the conduct of audit activities
- Manage the investigation of non-compliance to IT standards and identified IT risk to determine required changes to structure, policies, processes and behaviours
- Review audit findings to assess overall state of IT governance, compliance and risks
- Review evidence for accuracy and comprehensiveness to support IT audit conclusions
- Manage follow-up reviews to ensure adequacy and timeliness of corrective actions
Enhance IT compliance and risk management
- Develop recommendations to enhance IT compliance, address risks and strengthen controls against emerging risks
- Determine key messages for communication and presentation materials to share IT audit findings and recommendations
- Advise stakeholders on IT internal controls and security procedures
- Advise employees on IT audit processes and controls
- Provide inputs to the development of training programmes for adoption of new processes and practices designed to mitigate IT risks
Manage people and organisation
- Manage the budget expenditure and allocation across teams and projects
- Monitor and track the team’s achievements and key performance indicators
- Propose new operational plans, including targeted budgets, work allocations and staff forecasts
- Acquire, allocate and optimise the use of resources
- Develop learning roadmaps to support the professional development of the team
- Manage the performance and development process, including providing coaching and development opportunities to maximise the potential of each individual
Do You Have the Skills for This Role?
A IT Audit Manager needs 4 core competencies. Here's what's required and at what level.
Must-Have Skills (Advanced)
Sense Making
AdvancedThinking Critically
Digital Fluency
AdvancedStaying Relevant
Collaboration
AdvancedInteracting with Others
Developing People
AdvancedInteracting with Others
SkillsFuture Skill Levels
3 levelsBasic
Recognise and understand fundamental concepts. Apply skills in routine situations with guidance.
Intermediate
Apply skills in varied situations independently. Analyse problems and adapt approaches as needed.
Advanced
Lead and innovate in complex situations. Evaluate strategies, guide teams, and drive improvements.
Technical Skills & Competencies (TSC) Levels
6 levelsFollow
Carry out routine tasks under close supervision. Follow established procedures and guidelines.
Assist
Perform tasks with some independence. Assist in non-routine situations and apply established techniques.
Apply
Apply skills and knowledge independently in varied situations. Analyse problems and adapt approaches.
Analyse
Analyse complex situations and develop solutions. Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
Strategise
Set strategic direction and drive innovation. Evaluate trade-offs and make high-impact decisions.
Transform
Lead industry transformation. Establish standards, shape policy, and provide expert advisory.
Technical Skills & Competencies
A IT Audit Manager requires 21 technical skills at specific proficiency levels.
Learning and Development
Level 5People Development
Drive employee developmental programmes in alignment to business needs
Audit and Compliance
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Develop and enhance compliance processes based on an evaluation of gaps in business and IT operations
Budgeting
Level 4Business Finance
Manage budgeting and forecasting for annual financial and business planning within the business unit
Business Performance Management
Level 4General Management
Manage organisation performance systems across departments
Business Risk Management
Level 4Business and Project Management
Assess current and potential risks within a defined functional area, and develop risk countermeasures and contingency plans
Data Analytics
Level 4Business Development
Design and conduct data studies to drive organisational decisions and insights
Data Governance
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Implement guidelines, laws, statutes and regulations on appropriate handling of data at various stages in their lifecycle, and monitor compliance with data policies
IT Governance
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Develop and implement standard operating procedures based on IT policies and practices, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations
IT Standards
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Review current practices of performing IT-related activities, and propose revisions to service standards and protocols
IT Strategy
Level 4Strategy Planning and Implementation
Generate insights to support strategic plans, systems and guidelines for IT, and evaluate the potential costs and value of new IT programmes
Manpower Planning
Level 4Business and Project Management
Conduct project level manpower forecasts to bridge gaps between manpower demand and supply, and facilitate development of recruitment strategies
Networking
Level 4Business Development
Develop business plans for new opportunities
Partnership Management
Level 4Stakeholder and Contract Management
Propose strategic initiatives with other organisations based on identification of mutual benefits, and analyse their impact
People and Performance Management
Level 4People Development
Develop performance management programmes
Process Improvement and Optimisation
Level 4Business and Project Management
Analyse and develop, review of plans for process improvement and optimisation
Quality Standards
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Assess existing quality standards and align processes and activities with IT product and service quality expectations
Security Governance
Level 4Governance and Compliance
Proactively identify security risks in business operations and implement security guidelines and protocols, in line with corporate security policies
Stakeholder Management
Level 4Stakeholder and Contract Management
Develop a stakeholder engagement plan and negotiate with stakeholders to arrive at mutually-beneficial arrangements
Strategy Implementation
Level 4Strategy Planning and Implementation
Evaluate strategies for critical business functions to ensure plans are realistic and reflect health of business
Strategy Planning
Level 4Business and Project Management
Develop resource allocation plans and implement strategies and policies
Sustainability Management
Level 4Business and Project Management
Assess the organisation's utilisation of energy against supply considerations, and propose and implement solutions to optimise utilisation
European Skills Framework
ESCOSkills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
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