Head, Information Systems Audit at Interswitch

Job Summary

• Reporting to the Divisional Head, Head of Information Systems and Security Audit, the Head of Information Systems Audit will manage individual assigned internal audit engagements, focusing on Information technology systems which support various functions, processes, assets, infrastructure, products, and functions across the Interswitch Group, including Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Germany, and other new markets that open up with the company’s expansion.
• The role requires the requisite IT audit competencies, deploying IT audits and risk control frameworks and will have significant exposure to senior management across all operating companies in the Group.
• The individual will work and lead internal IT audit staff or utilize co-sourcing staff to deliver IT-related audit assignments through planning, execution, reporting, audit close-out, and follow-up phases in line with the global practices and using technology tools for smart and agile audit execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and execute IT audits as per the annual audit plan and support IT audit elements within other internal audit engagements
• Undertake comprehensive engagement-level planning and manage process-level IT risk assessment workshops related to each assignment. (Per audit work plans)
• Develop schedules, priorities, work procedures, and audit programs for achieving audit objectives and goals.
• Assign, coach and supervise the daily activity and work of other auditors for quality assurance and adherence to audit methodologies (including co-sourced audit staff)
• Drive third-line IT Audit reviews across applications, databases, operating systems, infrastructure, and networks including for example Windows; Linux; Oracle DB; MSSQ
• Ensure review and working paper documentation supports efficient, accurate, reliable, and effective reporting and conclusions
• Ensure that findings and recommendations are clearly presented to the process owner and agreed upon by management and that a subsequent draft audit report is issued promptly.
• Prepare draft reports/presentations summarizing results of testing along with proper remediation recommendation
• Follow-up on outstanding management actions from past reviews
• Engage with business process owners in their responsibilities regarding internal control compliance
• Develop value-adding relationships with process owners to facilitate continuous improvement
• Keep abreast of new trends in Information Technology like cloud computing, blockchain etc. and provide expertise in IT audit methodologies and standards.
• Use CAAT Tools and application of data analytics techniques for audit purposes including continuous auditing, scripts to query data tables for trends and exceptions
• Assist audit staff in performing complex analyses in audits and reviews
• Perform other functions as assigned by the Chief Internal Auditor

Competencies

• IT Audit
• Data analysis skills
• ITGC
• IT Risks, threats, and vulnerabilities
• IT Security
• Application controls
• Database and network controls
• Business communication and presentation skills
• People skills

Experience and Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s and/or Advanced degree in Computer Science or any related disciplines.
• Professional IT Audit Qualification – CISA, and other IT certifications like CRISC, CISM and CISSP.
• Professional internal audit qualifications a good advantage
• Other general IT certifications is a good advantage
• 10-12 years relevant experience in IT Audit (including 3 years in a managerial position).
• Prior experience working in fintech or payment services firm; Big 4 professional service firm; banking or other financial services firm, technology firms etc. will be an advantage.
• Hands-on experience in IT risk and control auditing; IT general controls and IT application controls auditing; and IT security audit.
• Experience in big data analytics techniques, continuous auditing and use of CAAT for audit execution
• Good understanding of the latest IT auditing techniques and use of tools
• Complex problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure