Assistant Manager - IT Audit (Bilingual Arabic Speaker)

About the role

The Internal Audit and Services practice is seeking an Assistant Manager for IT Audit to lead consulting assignments for government and telecom clients in Abu Dhabi. The role involves planning, execution, and client interaction while mentoring junior staff.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare risk‑based IT consulting project plans and conduct opening and exit meetings.
• Engage with IT managers on standards such as ITIL, ISO 27001, COBIT, and ISO 20000.
• Produce, discuss, and finalize consulting or review reports.
• Monitor project progress, ensure timely delivery, and manage multiple assignments across industries.
• Train and guide junior team members and identify business development opportunities.

Required profile

• Minimum 7 years of IT consulting experience, preferably in BFSI or governance sectors.
• Strong understanding of business and IT processes across various industries.
• Experience with structured project management or risk assessment techniques.
• Chartered Accountant, Bachelor’s in Computer Science or IT, and certifications such as CISA, CISSP, ITIL Expert are compulsory.
• Additional certifications like ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, ITIL Foundation, or CCIE Security are a plus.

Required skills

• ITIL (Expert level)
• ISO 27001
• COBIT
• ISO 20000
• CISA
• CISSP
• ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
• CCIE (Security)