Assistant Manager Technology Audit

About Us

JOB DESCRIPTION

Network International is the largest Financial Technology company in the Middle East and Africa. Payments is our core business where we provide services in more than 50 countries – UAE, Jordan, South Africa, Egypt are some of our key markets. Apart from payments, we provide services on Data and Insights, Lending, Insurance, Risk Solutions, etc. Our core customers are businesses at every scale and segment, though recently we have been growing in the direct-to-consumer card segment as well.

Job Purpose

As a part of the growing Internal Audit team in Network International (NI), you will be responsible for executing the Technology Audit plan and independently conducting comprehensive risk-based technology audits across various domains including technology governance, applications, and their underlying technology infrastructure, network, and security controls. This role involves working closely with the Group Head of Technology Audit to identify potential technology risks and improvement opportunities, ensuring compliance with audit best practices and regulatory requirements. The Senior IT Auditor will also perform periodic follow-up audits to verify the implementation of recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Technology Audits: Develop knowledge of NI’s business and underlying technology landscape and specific processes/area under review. Independently execute assigned audits from the IT Audit plan from scoping, fieldwork, testing to observations discussion with the stakeholders, report documentation and issuance. The audits will span across vast and complex technology stack and processes across Middle East – including both on premise and cloud environments.
• Evaluate Controls: Assess the design and effectiveness of controls in areas such as IT Governance, IT infrastructure, Network Security, IT Service Management, Incident and Problem Management, IT Capacity Management, IT Asset Management, Data Governance, Change Management, SDLC, Access Management, Databases and Storage Management, IT Disaster Recovery, Cyber Security, Cloud governance, adoption and security, Application based automated controls (ITACs).
• Documentation: Prepare detailed audit reports with findings and recommendations, using defined templates and within established timelines.
• Follow-Up Audits: Track recommended actions for previously identified issues and conduct follow-up audits to ensure appropriate corrective actions have been implemented.
• Management Reporting: Assist the Group Head of Technology audit with ad hoc tasks such as preparing collaterals for senior management and various audit committees.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other IT Audit team members, business and technology teams to understand processes, gather information, and provide insights for improving IT controls.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, best practices, and regulatory changes to enhance the audit process.
  
  

• Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in IT and Information Security auditing, preferably in fintech, payments industry and/or banking sector. Prior experience of working with a Big4 firm would be valuable.
• Travel requirements: Occasional travel outside UAE may be required to conduct region-specific audits within the Middle East.
• Professional Certifications: CISA, CISM, CISSP, or ISO 27001 Lead Auditor preferred.
• Skills:
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills, with the ability to dissect complex IT matters and present clear, actionable insights
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks (e.g., COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27k)
• Strong knowledge of IT General controls, on-prem and cloud architecture, information security, system development life cycle and networking concepts
• Strong knowledge of technology and information security regulatory requirements in the Middle East and Africa region
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills to produce written reports that accurately and clearly summarize audit issues and present recommendations