ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Internal Audit Manager, the Internal/IT Audit Senior Associate will be responsible for supporting the internal audit team to build internal auditing systems and ensuring their correct application within the company. They will also provide the support necessary to ensure that the organisation is compliant with current legislation and best practices.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

• Review enterprise processes to identify scope for IT audit procedures such as test of automated control, data analysis and other audit procedures to address IT operational and financial risks.
• Prepare and communicate IT Audit Plan, budget, and timelines to the Audit Manager.
• Perform fieldwork and audit procedures such as IT risk assessment, test of automated / application controls, test of general IT Controls, interface controls and test of system-generated reports, risk mitigation procedures and reporting preparation.
• Identify and evaluate IT risks and impacts associated with identified issues and prepare remediation plans.
• Communicate engagement issues and findings to team lead and management.
• Prepare written reports on findings and recommendations from engagement work.
• Obtain, analyse and evaluate necessary support documents, previous reports, data, flowcharts etc. to support audit findings.
• Benchmark internal processes against regulatory guidelines and operational best practices and document recommendations on observed weaknesses.
• Conduct follow up audits and remediation tracking to monitor audit management’s responses to issues identified.
• Ensure continuous knowledge development regarding industry developments, emergent regulations, global best practices, tools, techniques and performance standards.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• BSc. in any discipline
• Proven working experience as an IT Auditor, minimum of 4-5 years post NYSC.
• Must be a chartered accountant ACA, ACCA or CIA desirable.
• Relevant professional qualifications in IT audit/security (Any of CCAK, CCSP, CISA, CEH, COMPTIA Security +, ISO 27001 lead auditor certifications is desirable)
• Must be familiar with the Payment/cards/Financial Services IT regulatory requirements (PCI-DSS, Business Continuity Planning, ISO 27001, Data Protection)
• Proven experience reviewing relational databases using structured query language (SQL) is a must.
• Experience conducting audits IT assets hosted in the cloud environment.
• Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations
• High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Sound independent judgement.