Reporting to the Director, Internal Audit and Risk, the role holder will provide continuous (IT) assurance and advisory services within the Bank. This will include overseeing day to day running of the department’s activities including planning, execution, reporting and follow up of IT audit engagements and other related matters.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and people management skills, strong analytical and critical thinking skills, be able to work with multiple stakeholders, be innovative, uphold integrity and honesty and have excellent communication and decision-making skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist to develop and monitor implementation of the internal audit strategic plan.
• Develop and monitor the implementation of a risk based annual IT audit plan that covers IT security and governance reviews, general and application control audits, and IT policies and procedures.
• Assess the effectiveness of the IT control environment and drive improvements by identifying potential risks and ensuring prompt corrective actions.
• Participate in and provide IT projects assurance for new projects and system upgrades.
• Proactively keep abreast of emerging technologies within the IT industry, identify and document any business risks that may be associated with the application of such technologies and put in place mitigating measures.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the team and foster a high performing culture through coaching and mentorship.
• Drive automation and operational excellence in continuous audit and monitoring programs using technology and other modern tools

Key Qualifications and Competencies

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Accounting, or a similar business-related field.
• Professional qualification(s) and membership in any of the following: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM).
• In depth technical knowledge and experience of emerging issues in IT audit of database platforms, operating systems, enterprise resource planning systems, network directories, control frameworks, data governance, information technology, cyber security and Continuous Auditing and Monitoring including use of data analysis tools.
• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in IT Audit and/or banking with at least five (5) years at a senior management level in an organisation of similar scale and/or complexity.
• Knowledge of governance frameworks, project management, and business process analysis.

Method of Application

If your experience matches this exciting opportunity please submit your application to [email protected] before Friday, 30 September 2022. Only applications submitted through the stated email address will be considered.