Audit Executive - IT
1 Openings
Finance
Posted on
Mar 26, 2026
Kochi
Description
Job Purpose
The role covers a broad range of IT-related reviews, system assessments, and technology-enabled process audits across the organization. The candidate will be involved in reviewing controls, understanding system processes, evaluating risks, validating system configurations, assessing IT operations, reviewing input–processing–output controls, examining change management and SDLC practices, verifying data accuracy and system-generated reports, and preparing well-structured audit observations and reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
- Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in IT auditing (Mandatory).
- Certifications such as CISA (completed or ongoing) will be an added advantage
Experience
- Mandatory experience in IT audit (minimum 3 years).
- Understanding of IT general controls, system processes, and technology risks.
- Strong ant report drafting and documentation skills.
- Good communication skills for interacting with IT and non-IT teams.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
Skills
Audit Documentation & Reporting
Information Security
IT Audit & Compliance
Risk Assessment & Control Testing
ERP & System Audit
Incident Management & Response
Duties and Responsibilities
Primary Responsibilities:
IT Controls and Governance
- Reviewing IT general controls such as access management, change management, backup processes, and security settings.
- Assessing role permissions, access rights, and segregation of duties across systems.
- Reviewing system configurations and workflow approval setups.
Application & System Reviews
- Evaluating in-house and third-party applications for control effectiveness and opportunities for improvement.
- Reviewing input, processing, and output controls, ensuring that system process flows align with management-approved processes or documented business requirements.
- Verifying change management practices, including request initiation, approvals, testing, migration controls, and related documentation.
- Assessing the System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) followed for new developments, enhancements, and fixes.
- Reviewing system-generated data, integrations, and validating the completeness, accuracy, and validity of information processed.
- Assessing compliance with IT policies, standard operating procedures, and general operational requirements.
IT Operations & Security Practices
- Reviewing uptime/downtime logs, incident handling practices, and backup/restoration activities.
- Understanding general cybersecurity measures, log management practices, and data protection requirements
Secondary Responsibilities:
Coordination & Process Understanding
- Conducting walk throughs with the IT team and system users to understand processes and identify risks.
- Coordinating with departments to obtain information required for audits.
Reporting & Documentation
- Drafting clear, concise, and professional audit observations.
- Preparing audit reports with risk-based comments and practical recommendations.
- Following up on pending action items and ensuring timely closure