Internal Audit - IT & Network - Telecom

A. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

a) Establish the Audit Plan to address risk areas identified during the ongoing audit planning process

- Preparing the annual IT and Network audit plan by considering inputs from various risk drivers and as per IA methodology / risk assessment process.

- Continuously assimilate information regarding major changes in IT & Network domain and review the plan for adequate coverage of key risks.

- Engage in planning of other business audits of IA to ensure that key IT & Network related risks are covered across all SBUs + Functions.

b) Responsible for execution of the audit plan which includes

- Management of co-source partners.

- Assessing the resources from co-source partners to ensure their suitability for the projects.

- Establishing audit scope / objectives /approach of each audit assignment to ensure key risks are covered.

- Regular project review.

- Risk assessment of the observations identified and capturing systemic action plans from departmental heads.

- Ensuring documentation quality and compliance to the IA methodology.

c) Managing cross -functional updates for sr. mgt. discussions. Preparing consolidated updates in order that Sr. mgt. gets a pan business view.

d) Facilitate close-out/debriefing meeting with auditee and review reports for Sr. Mgt. and AC.

e) Close monitoring of controls implementation - tracking and monitoring of closure of ‘Open’ audit issues.

f) Act as an advisor to the line / senior management in suggesting best practices, review existing IS policies and procedures.

g) Coaching and grooming the team / direct reportees as well as auditor of co-source partners.

B. QUALIFICATION, SKILLS & EXPEREINCE

a) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

- Master in computer science, MBA / MCA / BTech.

- Certifications such as CISA/CISSP / CCNA / CEH / BS7799 / ISO 27000 and experience around these will be preferred.

b) SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

- Excellent knowledge of Technology and Telecom business processes

- Excellent knowledge of applications, automation, IT controls and corresponding industry standards / best practices.

- Good knowledge over security of Applications, servers and Databases and Networks.

- Good knowledge of IT audit tools.

- Good understanding of various Telecom network nodes / equipment.

c) RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

10 – 12 years of total experience with minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technology Internal Auditor preferably in Telecom industry.

d) OTHER PERSONAL CHARECTERISTICS

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

- Excellent analytical skills

- Good report writing skills

- Quality focus

Preferred candidates from Big 4s.