Information System Auditor at Prudential Plc

Role Summary

• The Information System Auditor is responsible for execution of internal audits covering all aspects of business process; assessing risks on information systems, business operations and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of internal control environment across the organization.

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• In charge of the information system audit function of the Internal Audit department
• Develop and implement the annual information system audit plan in liaison with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Provide support to the Head of Internal Audit in coordinating the affair of the Audit committee including providing information required for preparation of quarterly board reports.
• Provide system special audits and investigations as and when required.
• Perform audit follow up and tracking of open audit findings to ensure that audit findings are closed within the agreed timelines.
• Evaluate and report on system infrastructure and life cycle management.
• Review system development, acquisition and maintenance.
• Monitor the implementation & operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.

Requirements: Educational/Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Economics, Insurance, etc., with at least a 2:2 (second class lower).
• A CISA professional certification is required.
• Minimum of 5 Years experience in similar role
• Additional relevant professional certification (ACA, ACCA, AIIN, CIA, etc.) will be a plus.

Attributes & Skills (Required)

• Thorough knowledge of current auditing techniques and processes with minimum of five years’ experience in information technology audit role.
• Advanced Audit command language and skills.
• Strong business and financial analytical skills
• Ability to identify, assess and address risk, materiality and interdependence
• Strong communication skills presenting internal audit and risk matters in an understandable way across various forums and levels of the organization with the right level of detail.
• Broad knowledge of information systems and operations in view of the internal audit objectives.
• Ability to work well independently as well as the ability to work well with multiple/diverse stakeholders and communicate the benefits of process initiatives