Deputy Executive Manager - Audit Issues and Technology Controls Governance

The Job

You will:

• Review audit reports (internal and external) to identify control gaps, compliance issues, and operational inefficiencies
• Develop detailed action plans with issue owners to address audit findings, including specific steps, timelines, and responsible parties
• Maintain a centralized system (e.g., audit issue log, GRC tool) to track the status of audit findings and remediation activities
• Prepare regular status reports for senior management, audit committees, and other stakeholders
• Ensure that remediation efforts comply with applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies
• Analyze recurring audit issues to identify systemic problems and recommend process improvements
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of audit findings, remediation plans, and progress updates
• Identify the scope of control testing, including systems, processes, and applications to be evaluated
• Evaluate whether controls are designed appropriately to address specific risks
• Determine if existing controls adequately mitigate identified risks
• Document the results of control testing, including evidence of testing procedures and findings
• Suggest actionable solutions to address control weaknesses and enhance control effectiveness
• Periodically assess the overall control environment for emerging risks and areas of improvement
• Use automated tools for data analysis, control testing, and monitoring
• Provide training and guidance to staff on audit requirements, remediation processes, and best practices. Foster a strong control environment by raising awareness of compliance and risk management

About You

You should have:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred) in relevant risk management disciplines (e.g., Operational Risk management within an IT department or organisation, Information Security, IT Risk Management)
• Professional risk management certification (e.gM ISO 31000) and /or industry body affiliation is an advantage
• Experienced seasoned professional with deep expertise in developing and running an Operational Risk Management function within an IT Division or organisation
• Proven track record in leading a risk function in a Technology environment
• 15+ years of experience in enacting the first line of defence IT operational risk role and responsibilities
• Capable of understanding the Club's unique nature and culture in terms of Risk Management
• Capable of assessing and quantifying technology and operational risks, assessing mitigation measures and providing practical recommendations on risk mitigation controls when needed
• Understand industry best practices and trends on IT standards, governance, risk, and internal control
• Proficient in delivering technology and/or operational risk management frameworks from inception
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture, service management, asset management, change management and systems migration
• A good understanding of business and product knowledge of the Club and the business strategies, priorities, risks and controls in his/her core or functional area of responsibility

About You (cont.)

• Technically astute and excellent analytical and decision-making ability
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills in English
• High influencing and communication skills
• High professional and ethical standards
• Strong leadership, with excellent people and relationship management skills
• Manage/handle multiple tasks, and work under pressure and with conflicting priorities
• Proactive with high levels of initiative

Terms of Employment

The level of appointment will be commensurate with qualification and experience.

Enquiries

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