IT Internal Auditor

The role of the IT Internal Audit is to perform audits reviews, planning and controls related to the overall operation of the division and the Bank and reporting the results of these activities to the Audit Committee and Exco as requested from time to time.

The Internal Audit will also analyze data and other control reviews before submission to the Auditing Committee/ Chief Audit.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- The successful applicant will report to the Head: Internal Audit and will be responsible for, amongst others, the following:

- Review the files and reports compiled for individual engagements
- Review of engagement files to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with generally accepted audit standards
- Review of reporting
- Review the conclusions on the significance and consequences of the findings from audit engagements in an audit area
- Review the conclusions on the significance and consequences of the individual findings on the achievement or otherwise of the overall engagement objectives
- Review the compiled the engagement discussion/draft report
- Assist in the discussion of the engagement discussion/draft report with management and relevant staff (debriefing) in resolving disputes/clarifying specialised or complex matters
- Monitor the follow-up of management comments within the laid down timeframes and formats
- Review the compiled final report for distribution to executive management
- Monitor the follow-up of implementation of findings and recommendations
- Coordinate follow up of External Audit SRM/Management reports
- Manage and/or execute engagements in specialised audit/technical areas such as performance or forensic audits
- Compile joint audit plan with External Auditors for review and approval
- Compile annual unit/assigned audit area plan for approval by Audit Committee
- Compile reports to management committees (Exman and FRMC) and the Audit Committee
- General Controls reviews
- Consolidate the top ten risks of the various audit areas to determine the top ten organisational risks from an Internal Audit perspective
- Report regularly on the status of these top ten organisational risks
- As part of risk assessment, review relevant and emerging trends in the industry and business environment
- Review

**Key Measures/KPI’s**
- Effectively manage service providers
- Able to conduct IT internal audits
- Provide accurate reporting and statistics
- Able to provide detailed reports and statistics

**Expertise & Technical Competencies**:

- Have a Bcom (Information systems)/Bsc computer science or equivalent PLUS a Higher diploma in Computer auditing.
- CISA qualification will be an advantage,
- Should have worked in one of the accounting firms for at least 3 years,
- Banking experience will be advantageous,
- Must have knowledge and experience of IT governance frameworks e.g COBIT
- Should have at least 5 years experience on Application controls and General controls reviews.
- A minimum of 5 years specialised experience in terms of the above job function at a Senior Level.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (MS-Word, MS Excel (at an advanced level of proficiency), MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook)

**TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES**

**Solutions Focused**
- Identifies optimal solutions based on weighing the advantages and disadvantages of alternative approaches.
- After implementation, evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of solutions.

**Detail Orientation**
- Reviews all relevant information or aspects of a situation before taking action or making a decision.
- Pays close attention to details that are important to others to make sure they are right.
- Verifies that work has been completed according to the standards and procedures.

***Audit**
- Understands internal audit standards and the needed procedures expected in conducting assignments.
- Is able to contribute to the planning of specific audit assignments.
- Is able to prepare audit reports to specified standards including format, style and timelines with the need for mínimal editorial changes.
- Understands the need for monitoring of the results of audit assignments to enable the follow up of significant issues within an appropriate timescales.

**Negotiations Skills**
- Is able to state own case, leaving some room for negotiation.
- Is well-versed with negotiation protocol and etiquette.
- Is able to successfully conclude simple negotiations on a factual basis.
- Knows when to seek advice/guidance during a negotiation.

**Planning and Organizing**
- Uses time management procedures effectively.
- Can exercise independent judgement regarding all planning and organising issues.
- Uses specialised software to plan and manage own time.
- Plans and manages multiple priorities and deadlines.

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**Required Personal Attributes**:
**BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES**

**Achievement Orientation**
- Focuses on new or more effective ways of improving own work and meeting targets.
- Focuses on raising quality, customer satisfaction and revenues.