IT Auditor at Law Union Rock Insurance

Job Description

• Reviews internal controls throughout the company by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements.
• Reviews IT, operational and business risks, functions and activities, and evaluates the operating effectiveness of IT Controls within the organisation.
• Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
• Designs audit procedures to execute the annual audit plan, assess controls and to meet audit objectives.
• Prepares quarterly IT audit reports and obtain management responses
• Obtains, analyzes and appraises supporting data utilizing the core insurance applications.
• Recommends revisions to audit procedures to enhance efficiencies.
• Evaluates the adequacy and timeliness of management's response and the corrective action taken on significant audit recommendations.
• Assists and trains other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems.
• Follows up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken corrective action(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Head, Internal Audit & Control.

Requirements

• Proficient in using computer software (e.g., ACL, SQL, Excel) and application systems
• Advanced knowledge of auditing processes/procedures
• Ability to share and impart knowledge
• Ability to balance detail with departmental goals/objectives
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple tasks/projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and deliverables.
• Competent interpersonal skills, demonstrating the ability to lead projects and mentor others
• Ability to evaluate business processes and IT technology, identify risks and evaluate controls.
• Advanced oral and written communication skills
• Advanced investigative and analytical skills
• Ability to translate business needs and problems into viable and accepted solutions.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to work well within a team environment and participate in department projects.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science / Management Information Systems, Accounting, Business or equivalent combination of related work experience and education
• Minimum of 2 years of internal or external IT auditing experience.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree in Computer Science / Management Information Systems or equivalent education.
• Completion of CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)
• Insurance audit experience
• Experience in the Big Four Audit firm would be an added advantage.