IT Audit Specialist

Job Description:

Location: Dubai (Onsite Secondment 3 to 6 Months)

Start Date: Immediate Travel Required

Compensation: Salary + Per Diem + Boarding & Lodging Covered

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced IT Auditor with strong expertise in Oracle technology stack to work on a secondment basis with our clients IT team in Dubai. The role requires hands-on involvement in IT audits, controls evaluation, process walkthroughs, and risk assessments across Oracle systems and related integrations. The ideal candidate must be able to travel immediately , work in a fast-paced client environment, and ensure quality delivery aligned to internal audit and IT governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. IT Audit & Controls

• Conduct end-to-end audits for Oracle applications (Oracle E-Business Suite / Oracle Fusion Cloud / Oracle Databases).
• Review IT General Controls (ITGC), application controls, and automated/manual controls.
• Evaluate access management, change management, backup & recovery, configuration management, and incident management processes.
• Assess risk areas and provide recommendations to strengthen IT governance and compliance posture.

2. Process Walkthroughs & Documentation

• Perform detailed walkthroughs with client teams for critical business processes (Finance, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Projects, etc.).
• Prepare audit workpapers, risk & control matrices, and documentation in compliance with audit methodology and standards.
• Review Oracle setups, workflows, roles & responsibilities, and segregation of duties (SoD).

3. Technical Evaluation

• Analyze Oracle system logs, database configurations, patch levels, and system architecture.
• Evaluate interface controls, integrations, custom developments, and security configurations.
• Work closely with IT teams to validate remediation actions and verify compliance.

4. Client Collaboration

• Work directly with client stakeholders (IT, Finance, Business Process Owners).
• Provide clear, actionable audit findings and highlight high-risk areas.
• Support the client during internal, external, or regulatory audits.

5. Reporting

• Prepare audit reports, compliance summaries, and executive presentations.
• Track audit observations, risks, remediation timelines, and closure updates.

Required Skills & Experience

Technical Skills

• Strong experience in IT audit for Oracle EBS or Oracle Fusion Cloud.
• Understanding of Oracle architecture, workflows, setups, roles, and modules.
• Good knowledge of ITGC, SoD assessments, and application control testing.
• Hands-on experience with SQL queries, logs, and configuration review.
• Knowledge of control frameworks: COBIT, ISO 27001, SOX , or similar.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work onsite at client premises and manage senior stakeholder interactions.

Experience

• 410 years of relevant IT audit or Oracle consulting experience.
• Prior experience working in internal audit, Big-4 consulting, or IT governance teams is preferred.

Travel & Onsite Requirements

• Immediate travel to Dubai is mandatory.
• Onsite presence at the clients premises throughout the secondment duration.
• Candidate will receive:
• Per diem allowance
• Boarding & lodging covered by the company/client

Employment Type

• Secondment / Project-Based Assignment (3 to 6 Months)
• Extension possible based on performance and client requirements.