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<div></div><div><div><div><b>Business Unit</b>
</div><div>stc Bahrain
</div></div><div><div><b>Sector</b>
</div><div><div><b>INTERNAL AUDIT
</b></div></div></div><div><div><b>Location</b>
</div><div>Bahrain - Manama
</div></div><div><div><b>Contract Type</b>
</div><div>Full Time
</div></div><div><div><b>Closing Date</b>
</div><div>17-Sep-2025
</div></div><div><div><p>Job Specifications:</p>
</div><div><ul><li><p>Engage actively in end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, scoping, and execution of risk-based technology audits across IT infrastructure, core networks, applications, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.</p></li><li><p>
Drive end-to-end technology audit cycle , ensuring effective risk assessment, control evaluation, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management.</p></li><li><p>
Develop compliance models and business improvement plans and programs with process owners around Technology domains i.e., IT &amp; Core Network Infrastructure , Cybersecurity , Applications &amp; Business Systems, Data &amp; Governance, Continuity &amp; Resilience and oversee the implementation.</p></li><li><p>
Provide direction and oversight in applying Risk &amp; Audit Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT 2019, ITIL v4, PCI DSS, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, Bahrain PDPL, and other internal audit standards.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare documents and presents audit findings in a clear and structured format, ensuring reports are concise, actionable, and tailored for senior management and board-level audiences.</p></li><li><p>
Translate complex technical findings (e.g., red/blue team results, misconfigurations, VAPTs) and high-risk audit outcomes into executive-ready assurance insights and practical remediation roadmaps.</p></li><li><p>
Collaborate with Technology and Business leaders to discuss and align audit recommendations.</p></li><li><p>
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, presenting clear risk analysis, remediation strategies, and recommendations for strengthening the overall technology control environment.</p></li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Qualification &amp; Experience:</p>
</div><div><ul><li><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems from a recognized university</p></li><li><p>
8&ndash;10 years of overall audit experience around Technology Audit with 3 -5 yrs of supervisory experience</p></li><li><p>
Mandatory Professional Certification: CISA</p></li><li><p>
Preferred/Value-Add Professional Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CDPSE/CIPM (IAPP), Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)</p></li><li><p>
Additional exposure to penetration testing, threat-hunting, and digital forensics is an advantage.</p></li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Role Impact:</p>
</div><div><ul><li><p>The Technology Internal Audit Lead role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of our organization's technological infrastructure.
</p></li><li><p>By assessing risks and evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, this position helps safeguard company assets and enhances operational efficiency.
</p></li><li><p>The insights provided by the Technology Internal Audit Lead contribute to strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.</p></li><li><p>
Furthermore, this role supports the continuous improvement of technology processes and systems, promoting a culture of risk awareness and proactive problem-solving within the organization.</p></li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>Key Job Competencies:</p>
</div><div><ul><li><p><b>Technical Proficiency</b>: Deep understanding of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, including cybersecurity principles and practices.</p></li><li><p><b>
Analytical Skills</b>: Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.</p></li><li><p><b>
Communication Skills</b>: Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey audit findings to stakeholders at all levels.</p></li><li><p><b>
Problem-Solving</b>: Capability to develop innovative solutions to address identified issues and enhance technology controls.</p></li><li><p><b>
Attention to Detail</b>: Meticulous approach to evaluating systems and processes to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in audit assessments.</p></li><li><p><b>
Regulatory Knowledge</b>: Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to technology and cybersecurity audits.</p></li></ul>
</div></div><div><div><p>About Application Process</p>
</div><div><p>If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.</p></div></div></div><p></p>

Technology Internal Audit Lead

stc Bahrain

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Job Specifications:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Engage actively in end-to-end IT audit engagements, including planning, scoping, and execution of risk-based technology audits across IT infrastructure, core networks, applications, cybersecurity, data governance, and emerging technologies.
  </li>
  <li>
   Drive end-to-end technology audit cycle , ensuring effective risk assessment, control evaluation, and delivering clear, actionable insights to senior management.
  </li>
  <li>
   Develop compliance models and business improvement plans and programs with process owners around Technology domains i.e., IT &amp; Core Network Infrastructure , Cybersecurity , Applications &amp; Business Systems, Data &amp; Governance, Continuity &amp; Resilience and oversee the implementation.
  </li>
  <li>
   Provide direction and oversight in applying Risk &amp; Audit Frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST CSF, COBIT 2019, ITIL v4, PCI DSS, CSA Cloud Controls Matrix, Bahrain PDPL, and other internal audit standards.
  </li>
  <li>
   Prepare documents and presents audit findings in a clear and structured format, ensuring reports are concise, actionable, and tailored for senior management and board-level audiences.
  </li>
  <li>
   Translate complex technical findings (e.g., red/blue team results, misconfigurations, VAPTs) and high-risk audit outcomes into executive-ready assurance insights and practical remediation roadmaps.
  </li>
  <li>
   Collaborate with Technology and Business leaders to discuss and align audit recommendations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, presenting clear risk analysis, remediation strategies, and recommendations for strengthening the overall technology control environment.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Qualification &amp; Experience:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Computer Science/Management Information Systems from a recognized university
  </li>
  <li>
   8&ndash;10 years of overall audit experience around Technology Audit with 3 -5 yrs of supervisory experience
  </li>
  <li>
   Mandatory Professional Certification: CISA
  </li>
  <li>
   Preferred/Value-Add Professional Certifications: CISM, CISSP, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor, CDPSE/CIPM (IAPP), Cloud Security (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  </li>
  <li>
   Additional exposure to penetration testing, threat-hunting, and digital forensics is an advantage.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Role Impact:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   The Technology Internal Audit Lead role plays a critical part in ensuring the integrity, security, and efficiency of our organization's technological infrastructure.
  </li>
  <li>
   By assessing risks and evaluating the effectiveness of technology controls, this position helps safeguard company assets and enhances operational efficiency.
  </li>
  <li>
   The insights provided by the Technology Internal Audit Lead contribute to strategic decision-making, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  </li>
  <li>
   Furthermore, this role supports the continuous improvement of technology processes and systems, promoting a culture of risk awareness and proactive problem-solving within the organization.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Key Job Competencies:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Technical Proficiency
   </strong>
   : Deep understanding of IT systems, networks, and infrastructure, including cybersecurity principles and practices.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Analytical Skills
   </strong>
   : Ability to analyze complex data sets and draw meaningful conclusions to identify potential risks and areas for improvement.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Communication Skills
   </strong>
   : Strong verbal and written communication abilities to effectively convey audit findings to stakeholders at all levels.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Problem-Solving
   </strong>
   : Capability to develop innovative solutions to address identified issues and enhance technology controls.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Attention to Detail
   </strong>
   : Meticulous approach to evaluating systems and processes to ensure thoroughness and accuracy in audit assessments.
  </li>
  <li>
   <strong>
    Regulatory Knowledge
   </strong>
   : Familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and standards related to technology and cybersecurity audits.
  </li>
 </ul>
</div>


KPMG Bahrain

<div>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Who are we?
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  KPMG in Bahrain employs over 350 professionals and partners. We provide our clients with a suite of locally supported Audit, Tax, and Advisory services. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently have a workforce that represents over 20 countries working across our teams. We also pride ourselves on our ability to attract, nurture, and empower talent from our communities locally.
 </p>
 <p>
 </p>
 <p>
  A career in Audit at KPMG will give you insights into the inner workings of companies and a broad business perspective that can open countless opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our Audit process does more than assess financial information. It&rsquo;s designed to focus on the key areas of risk so that our clients can focus on managing their core business. KPMG combines a multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to business opportunities.
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   <em>
    We do what matters!
   </em>
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
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 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   Primary Job Responsibilities/Accountabilities
  </strong>
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Ability to obtain and present appropriate audit evidence, address the relevant audit objectives, play the in-charge role on the audit engagements
  </li>
  <li>
   Draw initial conclusions on client queries, being alert to both commercial concerns and technical accuracy and referring upwards if necessary
  </li>
  <li>
   Perform fieldwork on assigned clients, assisting with the setting of budgets and pricing, scheduling audits, selecting staff and assigning workloads, developing the audit strategy, within the KPMG Audit Methodology, and using technology tools
  </li>
  <li>
   Identify issues for reporting in the management letter, and other communications with management, and drafts the final documents for review by manager and partner
  </li>
  <li>
   Budget time allocation to assignments and explain variances from budget and collects cash on time
  </li>
  <li>
   Lead and manage the audit team in the field on assignments
  </li>
  <li>
   Supply or attend briefings which are clearly understood on all assignments
  </li>
  <li>
   Ensure completion of audits/projects within agreed timescales and budgets.
  </li>
 </ul>
 <p>
  <br/>
 </p>
 <p>
  <strong>
   What we look for:
  </strong>
 </p>
 <p>
  To qualify for the role, you must have
 </p>
 <ul>
  <li>
   Graduate degree in Accounting or related field
  </li>
  <li>
   An international professional qualification &ndash; CA/ ACCA/ ACA/ CPA
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of IFRS
  </li>
  <li>
   At least 1-3 years in public auditing and accounting, preferably with a Big 4 Audit firm;
  </li>
  <li>
   Knowledge of best practice reporting and International Financial Reporting Standards;
  </li>
  <li>
   Some experience outside the normal audit field, such as agreed-upon, accounting support and other transaction support engagements
  </li>
 </ul>
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 </p>
</div>


Assistant Manager/ Associate

Virtu Thinko

<p><b>JOB PURPOSE</b></p><p>The role holder is responsible for managing professional relationships with regulators and providing guidance on dealing with IT regulatory developments. The role holder is also responsible for preparing reports for management and various Steering and Board Committees.</p><p>The purpose of this role will be to support the Head of IT Governance with all governance and control-related functions. The IT Governance Function is responsible for IT Regulatory Compliance, IT Audit Governance, and IT Governance support, including IT financials and IT Service Management.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><p><b>Main Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b>IT Governance</b></p><p>&#9642;</p><p>IT Governance Documentation &ndash; Coordinate the development and ongoing maintenance of other IT policies, standards, processes, and procedures</p><p>&#9642;</p><p>Maintain a schedule of policy review and submission to the board for approval &#9642; Coordinate the IT Audit and Compliance activities.</p><p>&#9642;</p><p>Develop, implement, and monitor reporting mechanisms for governance and risk practices to support compliance and highlight areas of exposure</p><p>&#9642;</p><p>To provide support and input to the internal audit process and risk management</p><p>IT Financials &ndash; Contracts, Invoices, Budget</p><p>&#9642;Monitor the departmental budget, ensuring expenditure within set parameters and aligned with the overall strategy of the IT department.</p><p>&#9642;Develop and prepare periodic and ad-hoc reports for management and various steering committees.</p><p>IT Service Management</p><p>&#9642;Assist in implementing IT Service Management</p><p>&#9642;Gatekeeper to have an updated IT Service management documentation.</p><p>&#9642;Help in making sure SLA are in place and build reports against them.</p><p>&#9642;Responsible for improving the effective performance of him/herself and the teams. JOB PROFILE JOB INFORMATION Job Title</p><p><b>IT Governance Reporting To</b></p><p><b>Head of IT Governance</b></p><p>&#9642;Identify good and poor performance services and share best practices as a means to improve organizational performance</p><p>&#9642;Conduct Service review meetings and identify process weaknesses and ensure continuous improvements.</p><p>IT Project Management</p><p>&#9642;Effective participation in IT and the Bank&rsquo;s projects.</p><p>&#9642;Coordinate with IT PMO and EPMO to control project risk and completion, while remaining aligned with the strategy, commitments, and goals of the organization.</p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Threshold Qualifications</b></p><p>A Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in a related area, such as Computer Science or Information Technology</p><p>Industry-standard qualifications such as ITIL, COBIT, and CGEIT would be a strong recommendation</p><p>Standards: ISO27001, PCI-DSS Years &amp; Nature of Experience</p><p>At least 3-5 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role</p><p>Experience in compliance frameworks for Information Security, Compliance &amp; IT Governance</p><p><b>SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES</b></p><p>&#9642;Result and task-oriented.</p><p>&#9642;Good communications skills</p><p>&#9642;Persuasive skills</p><p>&#9642;Articulated.</p><p>&#9642;Leadership skills.</p><p>&#9642;Coaching and mentoring skills</p><p>&#9642;Strong risk assessment skills</p><p>&#9642;Problem-solving skills</p><p><b>KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS</b></p><p>&#9642;Ensure relevant Policies, Procedures, and Legislation are developed, approved, up-to-date, and well communicated</p><p>&#9642;Fulfillment of all internal and external legislative and audit points on time</p><p>&#9642;Participate in developing service management plans, inclusive of service review and a continuous improvement framework.</p><p><b>KEY INTERACTIONS Internal External</b></p><p>Builds and maintains effective relationships with stakeholders and actively seeks their input</p><p>Auditors</p><p>Consultant / Vendors</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Contract<br/>Contract length: 36 months</p><p>Pay: BD800.000 - BD1,200.000 per month</p>

IT Governance Specialist- Coordinator

Propel Consult

<p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ACTIVITIES</b></p><p><b>General </b></p><ul><li>Perform and control the full audit cycle, including risk management and control management over operations&rsquo; effectiveness, financial reliability, and compliance with applicable directives and regulations.</li><li>Determine internal audit scope and develop annual plans.</li><li>Analyze and evaluate accounting documentation, previous reports, data, and flowcharts.</li><li>Prepare and present reports that reflect audit results and document processes.</li><li>Act as an objective source of independent advice to ensure validity, legality, and goal achievement.</li><li>Identify loopholes and recommend risk aversion measures and cost savings.</li><li>Maintain open communication with management, the audit committee, and the national audit office.</li><li>Document processes and prepare audit findings memorandum.</li><li>Conduct follow-up audits to monitor implementation of corrective actions.</li><li>Stay up to date on local regulations and best practices.</li></ul><p><b>BACKGROUND, QUALIFICATIONS &amp; EXPERIENCE</b></p><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><p>&middot; Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in accounting or finance.</p><p>&middot; Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).</p><p>&middot; CRMA, ACCA, or CPA (highly preferred).</p><p>&middot; At least 8 years of experience in the field.</p><p>&middot; Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint).</p><p>&middot; Ability to work with large amounts of data and compile detailed reports.</p><p>&middot; High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.</p><p>&middot; Fluency in Arabic and English.</p><p><b>Skills</b></p><p>&middot; Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.</p><p>&middot; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.</p><p>&middot; Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</p><p>&middot; Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.</p><p>&middot; Proficiency in audit software and financial analysis tools.</p><p>&middot; Knowledge of local regulations and compliance standards.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Required)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Accounting or Finance: 8 years (Required)</li></ul>

Internal Auditor

Bureau Veritas

<div><div><div>Responsibilities as follows:<br>
<ul><li>Chair opening and closing meetings</li><li>Assign to each team member responsibility for auditing specific processes, functions, sites, areas or</li></ul>
activities and reassign work as needed<br>
<ul><li>Manage external team representation during the audit process (expert, translator, Accreditation Bodies, &hellip;)</li><li>Periodically communicate the progress of the audit and any concerns to the client and to the audit team</li><li>Review with the client any need for changes to the audit scope which becomes apparent as on-site auditing</li></ul>
activities progress and report this to the back office<br>
<ul><li>Attempt to resolve any diverging opinions between the audit team and the client concerning audit evidence</li></ul>
or findings, and record unresolved points<br>
<ul><li>Review the audit findings, and any other appropriate information obtained during the audit, against the audit</li></ul>
objectives and audit criteria and classify the nonconformities<br>
<ul><li>Agree upon the audit conclusions, considering the uncertainty inherent in the audit process, any necessary</li></ul>
follow-up actions<br>
<ul><li>Confirm the appropriateness of the audit program or identify any modification required for future audits</li></ul>
(e.g., scope of certification, audit time or dates, surveillance frequency, audit team competence)<br>
<ul><li>Ensure that the audit report is prepared and shall be responsible for its content</li><li>Recommends to the Technical Manager initial certification, maintaining of certification, recertification,</li></ul>
suspension, withdrawal, or reduction of the scope of certification.</div><div></div><div><br>
Working experience: Minimum 5 to 8 years
</div><div>Pre Requisite : Graduation in IT and Lead Auditor course of ISO 27001:2022, 22301:2019</div></div></div><div></div>

Lead Auditor

VGA Holdings

<p>A pioneering EdTech company is looking for an experienced Compliance Officer to ensure adherence of its cutting-edge learning system to relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards, perform risk assessments, develop compliance policies, conduct audits, and investigate non-compliance issues.</p><p>The Compliance Officer&rsquo;s role involves staying current on educational, data privacy, and technology laws, collaborating with departments on compliance matters, managing records and documentation, and implementing corrective measures to mitigate risk and uphold integrity.</p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><p>&middot; Lead the implementation of all regulatory, legal, ethical, and standards-based compliance protocols, including:</p><p>o Bahrain PDPL (Law No. 30 of 2018)</p><p>o GDPR, COPPA, FERPA</p><p>o IRB</p><p>o ISO/IEC 27001, 27701, 29134, 29190, 25010, 12207</p><p>o ISO 21001 (educational institutions)</p><p>&middot; Prepare and maintain a live Compliance Matrix</p><p>&middot; Conduct DPIAs and risk assessments to identify and evaluate compliance vulnerabilities and gaps within the organization's systems and processes</p><p>&middot; Develop, implement, and maintain robust compliance policies and procedures to ensure adherence to legal and ethical standards.</p><p>&middot; Oversee child data protection measures and ethical safeguards for biometric/AI use</p><p>&middot; Work closely with various departments to integrate compliance requirements into business operations and address compliance-related concerns.</p><p>&middot; Support the legal, R&amp;D, and system commercialization teams with regulatory and audit requirements.</p><p>&middot; Maintain accurate records, prepare reports for internal management and regulatory bodies, and manage all required documentation and filings.</p><p>Job Requirements:</p><p>&middot; Degree qualified with 5+ years of practical experience in compliance, IT audits, or as a security analyst.</p><p>&middot; Experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks related to non-compliance is a core component of the role</p><p>&middot; Certifications such as CISA, CIPP, etc. are a plus.</p><p>&middot; The ability to analyze data, interpret complex information, and critically evaluate risks and solutions is essential for identifying compliance gaps.</p><p>&middot; A deep understanding of data security, cybersecurity risks, and the technical aspects of ed tech platforms is crucial.</p><p>&middot; Strong organizational skills and a meticulous attention to detail to effectively monitor regulations, conduct audits, and manage compliance activities.</p><p>&middot; Thorough understanding of education-specific regulations, such as FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) and COPPA (Children's Online Privacy Protection Act), and evolving legal frameworks is vital.</p><p>Job Type: Full-time</p>

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