Senior IT Auditor
IT Audit
Location: Islamabad
Job Summary
The Senior IT Auditor will lead and manage IT audit engagements, evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of IT controls and ensuring alignment with financial audit and regulatory requirements. The role includes supervising junior staff, coordinating directly with client management, and providing insights on IT risks, control improvements, and governance practices. This position requires a balance of technical expertise, audit methodology, and leadership skills, working across diverse industries and complex IT environments.
Job Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and manage IT audit engagements as part of external, internal, or regulatory audits;
- Evaluate and test IT General Controls (ITGCs), including access controls, change management, system operations, and program development;
- Assess application controls across key business processes within ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics 365, etc.);
- Perform and review IT dependency testing to support the financial audit process;
- Lead and supervise junior staff, review working papers, and ensure compliance with firm quality standards;
- Identify IT control weaknesses, assess impact, and recommend practical remediation measures;
- Participate in system implementation reviews, data migration assessments, and cyber/IT risk evaluations;
- Collaborate closely with business audit teams and IT specialists to integrate technology risk insights into overall assurance engagements;
- Prepare audit reports and presentations summarizing findings, recommendations, and management responses;
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with client stakeholders, including IT and finance leadership;
- Stay current with emerging technologies, IT risks, and evolving regulatory requirements.
About you
- At least 5+ years of experience in IT Audit, IT risk, or technology assurance.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of IT General Controls, application controls, and audit methodologies.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, with SAP experience considered a strong advantage.
- Working knowledge of frameworks such as COBIT, NIST, ITIL, and ISO 27001.
- Proven ability to lead engagements and teams, delivering to time, quality, and budget.
- Strong communication, leadership, and client relationship management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently and mentor junior team members effectively.
Preferred / Advantageous Certifications
- CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) – held or in progress.
- SAP certification or strong hands-on SAP experience.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity controls, cloud environments, and data privacy regulations (e.g. GDPR) is a plus.
Deadline
Send us your CVs / Resume at PK-FMHRDesk@kpmg.com with “IT Auditor” mentioned in subject of the email latest by 13 September 2026.
