IT Audit Specialist at Dangote

Job Objectives:

• Support the Team Lead IT Audit - ICOFR to ensure compliance with the ICOFR, including certification by Directors and External Auditors.
• To provide leadership to the IT Audit analyst to ensure effective monitoring of internal controls across business units

Job Summary:

Ensure the implementation of effective controls in all business processes, operations, and systems to ensure transparency and promote good corporate governance.

Job Responsibilities:

• Assist the team lead in planning and executing IT ICOFR testing efficiently and effectively throughout the year.
• Analyse risks associated with IT processes, assess the effectiveness of the internal control systems, and develop/ update the Risk and Control matrix
• Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.
• Demonstrable experience in testing COBIT, GITC, and SAP Automated Controls is mandatory.
• Support the team lead in developing an audit programme   for continuous monitoring and evaluation of the IT ICOFR
• Support ICFR awareness in DCP, including training and liaising with the IT departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.
• Conduct testing of information technology infrastructure and data controls, perform integrity checks, and assess audit trails of operational information systems.
•  Coordinate with external auditors for the purpose of certification of the company’s accounts.
• Maintain a dashboard for all IT ICOFR controls that fail internal testing for Director’s certification/ External Auditors certification, and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation
• Implement tools to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, including for risk assessments
• Support the evaluation of controls on IT infrastructure and data protection, as well as the effectiveness of information security.

Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related discipline
• Should possess a master’s degree in computer science or any related discipline

Professional Qualification:

• Possession of at least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified IT Professional (CITP)

Desired Experience and Competencies:

• 6-9 years IT Audit job experience
• Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage
• Understanding of Networking systems and computer databases
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards
• Knowledge of Internal control principles and frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
• Knowledge of audit tools
• Excellent communication skills