Internal IT Audit Officer at Lily Hospitals Limited

Job Category:   Senior Officer Level

Location:          Warri, Delta state
Job Summary

Th Internal IT audit Officer shall be expected to have an analytical mind and expertise in IT systems, applications and infrastructure with a great understanding of cyber security trends. The preferred candidate shall also be capable of maintaining the confidentiality of sensitive information while working with a variety of technologies, security problems and network troubleshooting.

The role shall be responsible in examining the company’s IT systems to make sure that sufficient controls are kept as well as the security of data stored or transported
Key Result Areas (KRA)

The key result areas of this role are:

• Examine internal IT controls, evaluate its design and operational effectiveness in reflection of immerging trends in the information technology space, including cloud computing.
• Carry out assessments on IT, determine exposure to security and control risk, and provide recommendations for improvement.
•     Test and identify network and system vulnerabilities, and create counteractive strategies to protect the organization’s network and data.
• Conduct efficient and effective IT audit procedures, ensuring the safety and optimization of IT Assets and resources
• Recommend network security and related IT policies and procedures, and monitor compliance to established policies
•     Review, evaluate and test the adequacy of application controls.
• Responsible for evaluating information system development and processes of execution against life cycles of system development and project management
• Take part in major IT initiatives, change management and related projects as well as in reviews of security systems and internal controls under development.
• Participate in developing and implementing a detailed audit plan that takes into consideration risk assessment, goals and objectives of the management, as well as the Board Audit Committee requirements
• Participate in special projects or studies such as fraud investigation, risk assessment, due diligence acquisition reviews, etc.
• Carry out any other task as may be assigned by the Group Head, Internal Audit.

The Person

• Minimum academic qualification of a Bachelor’s degree (B.Sc.) in Computer Science, Information System business degree.
• 3 to 5 years relevant and related work experience.
• Membership of relevant professional bodies such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) would be an added advantage.
• Possess adequate knowledge of network and application vulnerability assessment, IT practices, risk assessment practices, change control, data privacy, and business continuity.
• Attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and professional ethics

Remuneration

Salary in line with industry standard