IT CORPORATE AUDITOR AT FINCA MICROFINANCE BANK

Application deadline 2018-10-11

Location

Dar Es Salaam

Description

Internal auditing is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization’s operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance process. Internal audit at FINCA provides assurance, consulting, advisory and fraud examination services to the organization. To that effect, the IT Corporate Auditor is responsible for performing individual IT audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan. This responsibility includes developing IT audit scope, performing audit procedures, and preparing audit reports reflecting the results of the work performed. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units and focusing IT, financial and operational processes. Additionally, the IT Corporate Auditor performs follow-up on the status of outstanding internal audit issues. The position will also assist internal audit management with periodic reporting to the audit committee, development of the annual internal audit plan, and championing internal control and corporate governance concepts throughout the business.
Reporting
IT Auditor will report directly to the Internal Audit Manager.
Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Participate in the preparation of the annual IT Audit programs in close collaboration with the Audit Manager.
• Conduct IT audits in accordance to IT Governance practices and standards (e.g. COBIT, ITIL, ISO 27001).
• Ensure conformity with laws, policies and regulations related to information systems security, data protection etc.
• Prepare and report results and perform pre and post- implementation reviews of system implementations or enhancements.
• Perform various other reviews of IT management policies and procedures such as change management, business continuity planning/ disaster recovery and information security (BCM / BCP /DR), to ensure that controls surrounding these processes are adequate.
• Conduct IT audits including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated.

Education and Experience

• University Degree in Finance or Computer Science.
• At least 3 years of experience in a similar role.
• Recognized accounting/auditing/information system certifications (e.g. CISA).
• Understanding of IT Risk & Digital Financial Services.
• Knowledge of English language (written and verbal).

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Effective communication skills (oral and written), problem solving and decision making
• Aptitude to exercise good judgment and focus on actions that deliver results
• Capability to drive continuous improvement processes that enhance personal and department's performance skills, be a quick learner and highly motivated, and works effectively as a team member
• Ability to identify and address risks within moderately complex systems
• Skill to handle multiple, concurrent assignment
• Ethical conduct, integrity and objectivity in all circumstances
• Project management and team leadership and training skills
• Planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills to efficiently execute audits and build working relationships with customers and audit associates
• Confidentiality and strict adherence to Business Conduct Manual
• Willingness to travel
• Commitment to personal development opportunities
• Initiative to proactively discuss, start and complete administrative projects

The IT Corporate Auditor is responsible for performing individual IT audit projects, as part of the total internal audit plan

APPLICATION
To apply for this job, please go to the following website www.brightermonday.co.tz