IT Audit Manager (JR2505712 // JG20)

A world’s leading general Insurance service provider, is looking for a talented & bilingual IT Audit Manager to join the Audit Group in Japan.
The IT Audit Manager will conduct audits across the Technology and Information Security environment, identifying key technology risks and assessing whether appropriate controls are in place.
The role will also support audit and risk reviews related to IT modernization, cloud migration, cybersecurity, and technology transformation initiatives in Japan.

Responsibilities:
- Manage the full IT audit lifecycle – planning, risk assessment, control testing, reporting, and issue followup.
- Assess technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, cloud, and IT control risks.
- Review major IT transformation and cloud migration initiatives.
- Support the annual riskbased IT audit plan.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of technology controls and identify control gaps.
- Present audit findings and recommendations to IT and senior management.
- Work closely with Technology, Security, Risk, and other internal stakeholders.
- Monitor emerging technology and regulatory risks affecting the organization.
- Use data analytics, automation, and AI where appropriate to improve audit activities.

Required Skills:
- 5–8 years of IT Audit, Technology Risk, IT Controls, or relevant Technology experience.
- Strong understanding of IT risk, controls, governance, and audit processes.
- Experience with Cloud (AWS and/or GCP) audits is preferred.
- Cybersecurity audit/risk experience is preferred.
- Experience in financial services or insurance is an advantage.
- Experience using data analytics within audit or risk is a plus.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
- CIA, CISA, CISM, CISSP or similar certification preferred/expected; otherwise, must be obtained within 12 months of joining.
- Ability to work independently in an international environment.

Why should you apply:
- Work with a multicultural, international team
- Handle large-scale, complex projects
- Opportunity to learn new technologies and grow within a global organization


Company Details
Our client is one of the world's leading international insurance organizations, serving customers in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions. The company serves commercial, institutional, and individual customers through one of the most extensive worldwide property casualty networks of any insurer, and is also a leading provider of life insurance and retirement services. The company's Japan entity provides IT-related services to its group companies in Japan.

Location: Tokyo
Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Monday–Friday)
Working Style: Mostly work from office (4 days in office, 1 day work from home)
Holidays: Saturday, Sunday, national holidays, year-end/New Year holidays, paid leave, other special holidays
Benefits: Social insurance, DC pension plan, transportation fee, training programs, and more