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.

• 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:
  • General Ledger & Financial Close
  • Loans & Advances
  • Deposits & Customer Accounts
  • Treasury & Investments
  • Revenue & Fee Income
  • Procurement & Accounts Payable
  • Fixed Assets
  • Payroll
  • Regulatory & Financial Reporting
• Perform IT Audit and GITC testing, including:
  • User Access Management (provisioning, modification, termination)
  • Privileged Access Controls
  • Change Management (applications, systems, and databases)
  • 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.

• 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.

• 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.