Job Title: Manager, IT Audit

Department: Internal Audit and Control

Reports to: Group Head, Internal Audit & Control

Job Summary

Our client, foremost new-age financial solutions powerhouse in Africa is hiring a Group Head Internal Audit & Control will be responsible for overseeing and managing the internal audit function across the organization. The ideal candidate will ensure the effectiveness of internal controls, risk management processes, and compliance with relevant regulations and policies. The role involves leading a team of internal auditors, collaborating with various departments, and reporting findings and recommendations to executive management and the board of directors.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Conduct risk-based infrastructure audits, including cyber security coverage within a diverse technology environment, including vendor and cloud platforms.

• Prepare clear and concise audit work papers.

• Identify and document control weaknesses, draft planning memos and audit reports, and discuss pragmatic suggestions for remediation with Management.

• Conduct continuous monitoring of technology initiatives and processes to identify areas of increasing and emerging technology risks; escalate risk issues as appropriate, follow-up on solutions and propose specific coverage.

• Execute data analytics, where appropriate, to move towards more automated testing execution within the audit department.

• Perform multi-platform (application, database, operating system, middleware, monitoring tools, and business processes) level assessments based on predefined test objectives and test plans.

• Perform retest of controls that have been remediated or updated as a result of previously identified deficiencies.

• Obtain, review, and interpret evidence provided to validate controls are performed effectively.

• Execute and report on results of IT Compliance assessments in accordance with industry best practices and established regulatory standards and requirements.

• Review test results or interpret evidence to address vulnerabilities, gaps, or control deficiencies; work with stakeholders to establish plans for sustainable resolution.

• Identify risks associated with control failures and support the identification of mitigating controls.

• Lead Information Security Governance & Risk Management processes and tools.

• Manage Information Security Awareness initiatives.

• Plan and implement identity and access management/governance.

• Perform IT General Control & Application Control testing for simple to complex systems to ensure security, availability and confidentiality of the IT Systems and evaluation of data controls, integrity checks, and audit trails of operational information systems

Qualification and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology / Computer Science or any relevant discipline.

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience as an IT auditor.

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) will be an added advantage.

• ISO 27001 LI/LA and/or equivalent certification in information security.

• Strong experience in implementing Information Security Management System based on ISO 27001.

• Expert in ITGC, ITAC, Data Privacy, and Security Audits.

• Great analytical skills for decision making.

• Strategic thinking and leadership capabilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail Ability to be thorough and accurate in work tasks and ensure that they meet high-quality standards.

• Confidentiality

• Good critical-thinking skills; ability to effectively gather data, analyze and make well informed decisions.

• Ability to effectively collaborate and contribute positively to a team.

• Time Management

• Accountability

Salary: N15m- N18m pa gross

Method of Application: Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CVs to careers@worknigeria.com using the job title as the subject of the emaiL