Audit \u0026 IT Control Compliance Role

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Audit and IT Control Compliance Professional to join our team in Chennai.

- In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring that the organization's financial operations and IT systems comply with internal and external audit standards and regulatory requirements.
- You will also manage compliance with IT controls, including security processes, vulnerability management, patching, and ensuring adherence to industry best practices.Key Responsibilities:- Perform audits and assessments of financial systems and IT operations, identifying compliance gaps and proposing effective solutions.- Coordinate internal and external audits related to IT controls, ensuring timely completion and addressing audit queries effectively.- Review financial data and IT systems to ensure compliance with established audit standards and best practices.- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements such as SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other relevant standards.- Conduct assessments and reviews of IT controls, including access controls, change management, patch management, and vulnerability management.- Identify areas of improvement in security processes such as patching, security vulnerabilities, and risk mitigation.- Monitor and report on the status of compliance with internal IT policies and external regulatory requirements.- Implement and maintain IT control frameworks and ensure that IT policies, procedures, and practices align with corporate governance.- Collaborate with IT and security teams to assess, test, and validate security controls related to patch management, vulnerability remediation, and risk management.- Participate in security audits, ensuring compliance with security standards and protocols.- Develop and maintain documentation and records for audits, ensuring a traceable and transparent process.- Recommend improvements and assist in the implementation of security measures to minimize risk and protect business-critical data.- Communicate audit findings, issues, and concerns effectively with senior management and relevant stakeholders.- Create clear and concise audit reports detailing findings, recommendations, and required actions to maintain compliance.- Provide expert advice to business units on the implementation of best practices for IT controls and security measures.- Assist in the development of compliance and audit strategies to improve overall business operations.- Stay current with industry trends, regulatory changes, and audit methodologies to ensure continuous improvement in compliance efforts.- Recommend and support the implementation of best practices to improve overall audit and IT control processes.- Support the ongoing training of staff and stakeholders on compliance procedures and security measures.- 5+ years of experience in audit and IT control compliance in a corporate or consultancy environment.- Experience conducting audits in areas such as financial systems, IT controls, and security operations.- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks, including SOX, GDPR, ISO 27001, and NIST.- Experience in identifying, managing, and mitigating security vulnerabilities and ensuring compliance with security processes like patching and risk management.- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact with senior management and stakeholders effectively.- Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking skills.- Detail-oriented and able to maintain accuracy while working with large datasets and complex systems.- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively