Senior IT Auditor in a Global insurance firm

- must have work authorization in Japan

■ Senior IT Audit

■ Global insurance firm

■ Your Role and Responsibilities 

The IT Auditor plays a pivotal role in facilitating Internal Audit activities across all entities in Japan. This involves delivering timely and independent assurance to enhance the control culture. The incumbent operates with a degree of independence, possessing a robust understanding of IT processes, capability to evaluate key risks, and effective interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders within the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts designated internal audit tests in adherence to industry and IIA standards, ensuring timely and quality execution aligned with the approved audit plan (from audit program to preliminary report).
• Contributes to the formulation of internal audit programs.
• Prepares comprehensive audit reports.
• Acquires and sustains knowledge of significant business risks and regulatory mandates within the team's purview.
• Engages with management effectively and empathetically during audit fieldwork, presenting findings succinctly during closing meetings.
• Collaborates with management to monitor action plans, aiding in their timely implementation.
• Adheres to internal audit standards and CAPT Methodology throughout audit evaluations.
• Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth, proactively pinpointing pertinent training and development opportunities, and cultivating a professional network, including IT auditors external to the organization in Japan.

■ Experience and Qualifications

Experience:

• Prior experience in Financial Services, Insurance, or Internal Audit/control functions is beneficial.
• Comprehensive understanding of various systems, theories, and practices within the industry.
• Background in technology is essential, encompassing areas like web applications, operating systems, databases, mainframes, and networks.
• Proficiency in IT general control processes, such as change management, SDLC/agile development, incident & problem management, disaster recovery, and security operations.
• Familiarity with frameworks like COBIT, COSO, and ITIL.
• Preferred certifications: CISA, CISSP, or other relevant technology certifications.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT auditing, IT governance, control, and/or technology administration/development.

Language:

• Fluent in Japanese.
• Proficient in written and spoken English (minimum B2 level or 785 in TOEIC). Additional languages are a plus.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work efficiently under supervision and collaboratively within a team.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Objective thinking with strong judgment capabilities.
• Resilient and capable of performing under pressure.
• Ability to influence at the managerial level.
• Adaptability and flexibility to navigate changes.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Empathetic approach towards colleagues and clients.
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
• Eagerness and commitment to continuous learning.
• Intellectually curious with excellent listening skills.

■ Good Reasons to Join

• Hybrid work environment
• Possibility to move to an overseas office in the future if you are interested

■ Work Location

Tokyo

■ Salary 

Up to 11M but negotiable