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Your accounting, sales and HR data now live in systems, and so do your risks. Weak access rights, poor change controls or missing backups can lead to errors, fraud, data loss and failed audits. An IT audit checks that your systems are secure, reliable and support accurate financial reporting.
At Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants, our IT audit and advisory team examines your IT structure, controls and software, and helps you strengthen security, manage risk and align technology with your business goals.
IT audit at a glance
- What it is: an examination of an organisation’s IT structure, operations, software and controls.
- IT general controls (ITGC): access management, change management, IT operations, backup and recovery.
- Frameworks we refer to: COBIT for IT governance and ISO/IEC 27001 for information security.
- Data protection: Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data sets rules for handling personal data in the UAE.
- Audit link: strong IT controls make the financial statement audit faster and more reliable.
How can we help you?
Get in touch with Hussain Al Shemsi Chartered Accountants for expert auditing, accounting, tax, and advisory services in the UAE.
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Our IT Services
IT general controls review
Testing access, change management, operations and backup controls over your key systems.
ERP and accounting system controls
Reviewing configuration, user roles and segregation of duties in your ERP or accounting software. See ERP readiness for e-invoicing.
Access and security review
Checking user access, passwords, privileged accounts and basic security settings.
IT risk assessment
Identifying the IT risks that matter most to your business and how well they are managed.
IT due diligence
Assessing systems, security and IT risks before an investment or acquisition. See Business Valuation.
Data protection readiness
Reviewing how personal data is collected, stored and protected in line with UAE requirements.
What We Review
- IT governance, policies and responsibilities
- User access, roles and segregation of duties
- System changes and software updates
- Backup, recovery and business continuity
- Network and endpoint security basics
- Interfaces between systems (e.g. POS, ERP, payroll)
- Data protection and retention practices
- Third-party and cloud service providers
Who Needs an IT Audit?
- Companies relying on ERP or cloud accounting systems
- Businesses preparing for an external audit or investment
- Organisations implementing new systems or UAE e-invoicing
- Companies handling customer or employee personal data
- Businesses that have had a data incident or system failure
Our Process
- Understand: we map your systems, data flows and key risks.
- Plan: we agree the scope and the controls to be tested.
- Test: we review settings, logs and evidence, and test controls.
- Report: we rate findings by risk and recommend practical fixes.
- Follow up: we check that agreed actions have been completed.
Why Choose Hussain Al Shemsi
- Chartered Accountants who connect IT controls with financial reporting and audit. See Internal Audit.
- Risk-focused, concentrating on the controls that matter most.
- Clear, non-technical reporting for owners and management.
- Based in Sharjah, supporting businesses across all seven emirates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an IT audit?
An independent review of an organisation’s IT structure, operations, software and controls, to check that systems are secure, reliable and support the business.
What are IT general controls?
The basic controls over IT systems, such as user access, change management, IT operations and backup, that support reliable financial data.
Why does IT matter for our financial audit?
Most financial data comes from systems. If access or change controls are weak, auditors may need to do more testing, and errors or fraud are harder to detect.
Do you review ERP and cloud accounting systems?
Yes. We review user roles, segregation of duties and key configurations in ERP and cloud accounting software.
Does the UAE have a data protection law?
Yes. Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data sets rules for handling personal data. Some free zones, such as DIFC and ADGM, have their own data protection laws.
Do you provide IT support or software?
Our focus is IT audit, controls and risk advisory. We work alongside your IT team or provider rather than replacing them.
How often should we have an IT audit?
Many businesses review IT controls annually, and also after major system changes or incidents.
Strengthen Your IT Controls
Talk to our team about an IT audit or controls review for your systems.
