Internal Auditor – Information Technology (1 Post)

Job Description

Plan, implement and generate report on medium to complex IT security and governance reviews and IT general controls audits. Assess existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimisation. Evaluate and assess the university’s IT policies and procedures; perform evaluation of control design; and carry out assessment of the effectiveness of the university’s internal controls concerning IT processes and systems to help ensure the university’s IT compliance programs are achieved always. Get strong knowledge and understating of business strategies, challenges, and risks by proactively developing business partnerships with management, as well as maintaining a strong presence with management. Add value to and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business and the IT audit function by leading best practices for standards and procedures. Keep abreast of emerging technologies with the IT environment and help in developing audit plans to counter whatever risks that might be associated with the application of such technologies. Provide leadership to the team in achieving internal process improvements, effectiveness, and greater levels of competency. Provide mentorship and coaching to staff. Responsible for technical development of staff. Managing and allocating duties to the chief audit assistants and Audit Interns. Reviewing of systems and internal controls. Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in risk reviews, preparation of manual audit plan, monthly reports, audit programmes and complex investigations. Undertake audits and investigations and compile detailed working papers. Attend to stock counts and report on adherence to written instructions. Attends Boards of Enquiry to cases of misconduct which he/she has investigated. Hold regular meetings with the Head of Internal Audit. Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and generate report on medium to complex IT security and governance reviews and IT general controls audits
• Assess existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimisation
• Evaluate and assess the university’s IT policies and procedures; perform evaluation of control design; and carry out assessment of the effectiveness of the university’s internal controls concerning IT processes and systems
• Get strong knowledge and understating of business strategies, challenges, and risks by proactively developing business partnerships with management
• Add value to and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business and the IT audit function by leading best practices for standards and procedures
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies with the IT environment and help in developing audit plans to counter whatever risks that might be associated with the application of such technologies
• Provide leadership to the team in achieving internal process improvements, effectiveness, and greater levels of competency
• Provide mentorship and coaching to staff
• Responsible for technical development of staff
• Managing and allocating duties to the chief audit assistants and Audit Interns
• Reviewing of systems and internal controls
• Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in risk reviews, preparation of manual audit plan, monthly reports, audit programmes and complex investigations
• Undertake audits and investigations and compile detailed working papers
• Attend to stock counts and report on adherence to written instructions
• Attends Boards of Enquiry to cases of misconduct which he/she has investigated
• Hold regular meetings with the Head of Internal Audit
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or in other related discipline
• Possess certification such as CISA or CISSP, or other related one
• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors would be an added advantage
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate verbally and in writing with both external and internal customers
• Eagerness to learn in diverse areas, as well as possess strong ability to work independently to produce desired results
• At least two years’ experience in Auditing or working in an IT environment

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons should send one set of their application in a single pdf file clearly indicating the position being applied for in the subject line to ihararejobs@gmail.com. The application should consist of the application letter, Curriculum Vitae giving full personal details including full names, place and date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, names, e-mail addresses and telephone numbers of at least three referees, certified copies of educational and professional certificates, birth certificate and National Identity Card. The Application letter should be addressed to: The Senior Assistant Registrar Human Resources Section Lupane State University P O Box 170 Lupane