Assistant Manager.Internal Audit

Job Description

Aster DM Healthcare is one of the largest private healthcare service providers operating in the GCC, with a growing presence across six countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan. Guided by our brand promise “We’ll Treat You Well,” we are committed to delivering accessible, high-quality care rooted in compassion and clinical excellence. We are among the few integrated healthcare networks in the region with a strong presence across the continuum of care through 15 hospitals, 122 clinics, and 320 pharmacies. Our core strength lies in our 15,000+ dedicated employees who work together to create an environment where ideas are shared, support is valued, and successes are celebrated.

Your Role:

The Assistant Manager – IT Audit is responsible for planning, executing, and reporting on IT audits to evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls, compliance with policies, and regulatory requirements. This role supports the IT Audit Manager in delivering high-quality audit outcomes and recommendations to strengthen the IT governance, risk, and control environment.

Your Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing the annual IT audit plan based on risk assessment.
• Plan and conduct IT audits, including application controls, general controls, cybersecurity, data privacy, infrastructure, and cloud environments.
• Evaluate IT systems, networks, and processes to identify control weaknesses, risks, and inefficiencies.
• Review the security and integrity of systems such as ERP, CRM, cloud applications, and other critical business systems.
• Prepare detailed audit reports with findings, risk implications, and actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management to discuss audit observations and agree on remediation plans.
• Monitor the implementation of audit recommendations and validate corrective actions.
• Stay updated on emerging IT risks, cybersecurity trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Support internal or external audit engagements and assist in ad-hoc reviews or investigations.
• Carry out Audits on variety of technology services and platforms including review of infrastructure, HIS and e-commerce application controls, systems architecture, IT service management, software security, data migration, cloud computing, emerging technology (AI/ML) risks, cyber security and IT DR
• Co-ordinate and support during IT external audits and statutory audit engagements.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CIA, CPA, or CISSP (preferred or in progress).
• 5 years of experience in IT auditing, risk management, or information security.

Competencies: 

Fostering Innovation | Drives a culture of continuous improvement and institutionalizes best practices by sponsoring processes and systems. Driving Results | Displays perseverance and resilience to deliver high performance. Displays accountability for results and takes timely decisions evaluating relevant sources of information. Championing Change | Displays flexibility, evaluates opportunities and inspires others by creating a compelling case for change. Driving Collaboration | Establishes open and trusting relationships to drive cross functional synergy, focus on achievement of collective results and respect for diversity. 

Our Benefits & Culture: 

At Aster, We Care. We strive to create meaningful & purposeful experiences for our employees. As part of our team, you can contribute to giving back to society. Around the world we employ discoverers, and encourage bold innovators. Aster DM Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and respect differences that lay the foundation for encouraging creative ideas, building cohesive teams and fostering values and experiences. Our brand’s promise of “We’ll Treat You Well” deeply resonates with our employees and the communities we serve