Senior Audit Officer

Senior Officer- Audit Testing (IT & Non-IT)

We are seeking a capable and experienced Outsourced Senior Officer to independently perform audit testing of IT and Non-IT controls using pre-defined audit programs, RCAMs / RCMs, and test plans.The role is strictly focused on the execution of audit testing, preparation of audit working papers, and reporting of factual testing results.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Internal / External Audit, with hands-on experience covering IT General Controls (GITC) and business process (Non-IT) audit testing within a banking environment.

Audit Testing (IT & Non-IT)

Execute operating effectiveness audit testing of controls in accordance with approved audit

programs and RCAMs / RCMs.

Perform testing of manual, automated, and IT-dependent controls based on defined audit

procedures, sampling methodology, and testing frequency.

Test Non-IT business process controls across financial and operational areas, including:

o General Ledger & Financial Close

o Loans & Advances

o Deposits & Customer Accounts

o Treasury & Investments

o Revenue & Fee Income

o Procurement & Accounts Payable

o Fixed Assets

o Payroll

o Regulatory & Financial Reporting

Perform IT Audit and GITC testing, including:

o User Access Management (provisioning, modification, termination)

o Privileged Access Controls

o Change Management (applications, systems, and databases)

o IT Operations (backups, batch processing, incident and job monitoring)

Test IT-dependent and automated controls supporting financial reporting.

Validate key reports used in controls by confirming report availability, accuracy, completeness,

timeliness, and appropriate access.

Evaluate audit evidence for accuracy, completeness, authorization, and timeliness.

Identify and document control execution failures, deviations, and audit exceptions.

Audit Documentation & Reporting

Prepare complete, accurate, and reviewer-ready audit working papers.

Ensure audit documentation complies with internal audit methodology and quality standards.

Report factual audit testing results and exceptions to the Audit Lead for evaluation and grading.

Perform re-testing of remediated controls when assigned.

Experience & Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Audit, Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Computer Science, or

related discipline.

Min 7 years of relevant experience in Internal Audit, External Audit, or Risk & Controls, preferably with a Big 4 firm and/or banking / financial services environment.

Proven hands-on experience in both IT audit (GITC) and Non-IT business process audit testing.

Strong understanding of banking operations and financial reporting workflows.

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and deliver audit testing within tight timelines.