System Control Officer at AIICO Insurance

• To assist the team lead system control officer in assessing and advise the IT and business stakeholders on all the IT and System control best practices of the operations and processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.

ROLE COMPLEXITY

• To provide assurance to management that the Company’s internal control systems are adequate, effective and are operating as intended.
• Monthly exceptions and activities report.
• Provide a reasonable assurance on IT System security and functionalities.
• Report of IT applications review.
• Prompt detection of wrong or abnormal posting into System.
• Quality of reports produce for decision making process

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support all Internal Control assessment, operation Risk and execution of activities.
• Gather and analyze data for key deliverables relating to effective execution of Internal Control Activities.
• Conduct vulnerability and penetration assessment.
• Develop a detailed understanding of the activity under IT risks and controls.
• Assist in the recognition of key risk areas, incidents, control issues and assess their impact and recommend actions to enhance control.
• Assess IT risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses. Develop Control Check List and work program.
• Monitor the developed control check list for compliance and execute the work outlined in the work program.
• Conduct various IT review in line with IT annual plan and other assigned tasks.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.
• Prepares formal report, expressing opinions on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system and the efficiency with which control activities are carried out.
• Document the work performed and conclusions, and appraises

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Proficiency in Audit Command Language (ACL) profecy
• Strong MS Excel, Word, and Power Point skills.
• Strong Analytical Skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Structure Query Language (SQL)

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• A very strong experience in IT control/audit function technical departments of an Insurance company may also be considered
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Meticulous and results-oriented, with the ability to strive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Good presentation skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• First degree in Computer science, Management information system or related disciplines
• Professional Qualification (CISA, CRMA) would be an added advantage
• Minimum of 1 year working experience in a control or Internal Auditing related role in a Financial Institution or External Audit and proficiency in SQL, ACL etc.