IT Compliance & Audit Specialist

Job Description – IT Compliance & Audit Specialist
Type: Contractual (Yearly Renewable)
Location: Sharjah, UAE

Job Purpose
Support the implementation of the IT Governance Framework by coordinating IT compliance, audit management, policy governance, regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role ensures IT compliance obligations are effectively managed and audit observations are remediated in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
• Coordinate IT internal and external audit activities and act as the focal point between IT and Group Internal Audit.
• Monitor audit observations, remediation plans, evidence collection, and timely closure of audit actions.
• Develop, review, and maintain IT governance policies, standards, procedures, and SOPs.
• Coordinate compliance with regulatory requirements, including CBUAE regulations and internal governance standards.
• Support implementation and continuous improvement of the IT Governance Framework.
• Monitor compliance with approved IT policies and governance processes across all IT departments.
• Support ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC 20000 readiness, implementation, and certification activities.
• Coordinate governance and compliance reporting for IT Management and IT Steering Committee.
• Review identity access governance processes, including provisioning and de-provisioning controls.
• Support ESG-related governance activities and promote governance awareness across the IT Division.
• Perform governance reviews to identify control gaps and recommend improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional compliance initiatives with Risk, Information Security, Operational Risk, PMO, and business stakeholders.
Key Deliverables
• IT Audit Action Tracker
• Audit Status Reports
• IT Policy & SOP Repository
• Compliance Dashboard
• Governance Review Reports
• Regulatory Compliance Tracker
• ISO Readiness Documentation
• ITSC Governance Reports
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Audit findings closed within target dates
• Timely completion of compliance reviews
• Policy review completion rate
• Regulatory compliance adherence
• ISO implementation milestones achieved
• Management satisfaction with governance reporting
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Business, or related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as COBIT, ITIL, ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 20000, ISO 27001, CISA, or CRISC are desirable.
Experience
• 5–8 years of experience in IT Governance, IT Compliance, IT Audit, or Risk Management.
• Experience within banking or financial services is preferred.
• Knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks including COBIT and ITIL.
Core Competencies
• IT Governance
• IT Audit
• Regulatory Compliance
• Policy Management
• Analytical & Report Writing
• Stakeholder Management
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement