Bahaa Hijaz, AVP - Head of Information systems Audit

Bahaa Hijaz

AVP - Head of Information systems Audit

Dubai Islamic Bank

Location
United Arab Emirates - Dubai
Education
Diploma, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
Experience
23 years, 4 Months

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Total years of experience :23 years, 4 Months

AVP - Head of Information systems Audit at Dubai Islamic Bank
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • My current job since August 2005

- Evaluates risks and internal control processes related to Information Systems to develop strategies for I.S. audit.

- Provides consulting services for information systems issues including review of information systems security standards, policies and procedures.

- Assists the Head of the Department in developing I.S. audit plan and establishes priorities for I.S. audit coverage and monitors and periodically reports status to the Head of the Department

- Conducted Information Systems Audit and Operational Audits at Bank’s Branches IT department, Head Office Units and subsidiaries with the purpose of evaluating processes, systems and controls, identifying gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, reporting findings and assisting and improving the operations.

- Maintains an up-to-date awareness of the latest techniques and professional audit standards. Ensures that subordinates keep abreast of professional developments and monitors professional development programs for assigned employees.

- Co-ordinates with the Head of the Internal Audit Department in preparing staffing plans and financial budgets of Information Systems Audit, including number of auditors and the knowledge, skills and disciplines required to achieve the approved plan.

- Coaching and counseling of I.S. auditors to help them perform their work in most effective manner.

Information Systems Auditor at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) – Abu Dhabi
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • January 2004 to August 2005

- Conducted Information Systems Audits at Bank’s Branches IT department and Head Office Units with the purpose of evaluating processes, systems and controls, identifying gaps, weaknesses and opportunities for improvement, reporting findings and assisting and improving the operations.

- Assists in the planning of individual Information Systems audit assignments, to conduct the audit efficiently and to address the major risks of the information security.

- Assists in the implementation of the department’s Quality Assurance Program to ensure that the department is functioning at a high level of efficiency and effectiveness.

- Participates in the review of user related procedure/policies for improvement and sign off to ensure they provide for adequate and efficient internal controls.

- Engages in professional development activities, including completion of professional certification programs. Keeps informed about improvements and current developments in the Information Security. Assists less experienced and new I.S. Auditors in assimilating the I.S. Audit environment.

- Maintains an up-to-date awareness of the latest techniques and professional audit standards. Ensures that subordinates keep abreast of professional developments and monitors professional development programs for assigned employees.

Programmer,Technical Consultant ,Systems Administrator at IT Dept. at Jordan Kuwait Bank
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2001 to December 2003

-Programmed and developed A Bank System (Facilities Part .)
-System Administrator (Archive System and Reconciliation System)
-Administration and management of the system(Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Installation and assembly the systems to the staff and servers(Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Support and maintenance of the systems (Archive System and Reconciliation System).
-Training the staff to deal with the system (Archive System and Reconciliation System).

Eng. Web Developer and design at the IT Dept. at Compu Business
  • Jordan - Amman
  • August 2000 to March 2001

- Developed A web site
- Designed many Web sites - such as for (Companies, Service & Fun, official).
-Programmer many programs

Education

Diploma, Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA)
  • at The Institute of Internal Audit (IIA)
  • June 2013
Diploma, Digital Forensic Examiners
  • at Cyber Security Institute
  • March 2012
Diploma, Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • at Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA)
  • December 2009
Diploma, Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • at Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • August 2008
Diploma, Certified Fraud Examiners
  • at Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • August 2007
Diploma, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
  • at International Register of Certificated Auditor (IRCA),UK
  • November 2006

Information Security Management System

Diploma, Certified Internal Controls Auditor (CICA)
  • at Institute for Internal Controls
  • March 2006
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
  • at Princess Sumaya University College for Technology
  • July 2000

Specialties & Skills

IT Audit
Forensic Investigations
IT Governance
Government
ACL System
TeamMate Audit Software
Penetration Test
Assembling and Maintenance of Personal Computers
Core banking Impleamntion/Update/changes
Systems Administrator (many Systems)
Network (Configuration, Installation, Tracing)
MS Windows 2000,NT,XP,ME,9X (Server,Professional,Home edition ) installation,maintenance and Repair
Programr Language (Visual Basic .NET, ASP, SQL...etc)
Applications Audit (Brokerage, Finance, HR, Call Center, SWIFT,Reconciliation...etc)

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Intermediate

Memberships

Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA)
  • Member
  • January 2004
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
  • Member
  • January 2007
The Institute for Internal Controls
  • Member
  • February 2006
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
  • Member
  • January 2005