Information Technology Audit Consultant

Role Overview: As an IT Auditor Consultant with a leading consulting firm, you will have the opportunity to evaluate and enhance the effectiveness of IT controls, processes, and infrastructure for a diverse range of clients. You will play a critical role in conducting audits of IT systems, applications, and networks to assess security, integrity, and regulatory compliance. Your responsibilities will include reviewing IT policies, processes, and controls, performing risk assessments, and vulnerability scans, as well as analyzing audit findings to prepare actionable recommendations. Additionally, you will draft comprehensive audit reports, communicate results clearly to management and stakeholders, and collaborate with IT and business teams to implement remediation plans. It is essential to stay updated with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct audits of IT systems, applications, and networks to assess security, integrity, and regulatory compliance. - Review IT policies, processes, and controls to identify weaknesses, gaps, and opportunities for improvement. - Perform risk assessments and vulnerability scans to identify potential threats. - Analyze audit findings and prepare actionable recommendations to mitigate risks. - Draft comprehensive audit reports outlining findings, risks, and corrective action plans. - Communicate results clearly to management and stakeholders, both technical and non-technical. - Collaborate with IT and business teams to implement remediation plans and track progress. - Stay updated with emerging technologies, industry best practices, and evolving regulatory standards. Qualifications: Required: - CA / MBA Finance / CISA / IT Specialist qualification. - Strong knowledge of IT audit methodologies, risk assessment, ITGC (IT General Controls), application controls, and regulatory compliance frameworks. - Understanding of IT infrastructure (networks, databases, operating systems) and cybersecurity fundamentals. - Ability to analyze data, identify risks, and provide practical solutions. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: - Hands-on experience with data analysis tools such as IDEA, ACL, Tableau, Qlik, Power BI, SAS, or similar. - Exposure to SAP audits/certifications, OS reviews (Linux, etc.), and database reviews (Oracle, SQL, etc.). - Strong stakeholder management and report writing skills.,