CDI3 days ago

IT Audit Specialist, Internal Audit

Dangote Group
Lagos (Nigeria)

Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY Dangote Group is one of Nigeria’s most diversified business conglomerates with a hard – earned reputation for excellent business practices and products’ quality with its operational headquarters in the bustling metropolis of Lagos, Nigeria in West Africa. JOB SUMMARY Qualification and ExperienceA first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related disciplineShould possess a master’s degree in computer science or any related discipline Professional QualificationPossession of at least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified IT Professional (CITP)Desired Experience and CompetenciesMinimum of 7 years’ IT Audit work experience.Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera.International work experience is an added advantage.Understanding of Networking systems and computer databases.Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards.Knowledge of Internal control principles and frameworks (COSO, COBIT). RESPONSIBILITIES Assist the team lead in planning and executing IT ICOFR testing efficiently and effectively throughout the year.Analyse risks associated with IT processes, assess the effectiveness of the internal control systems, and develop/ update the Risk and Control matrix.Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.Demonstrable experience in testing COBIT, GITC, and SAP Automated Controls is mandatory.Support the team lead to develop an audit programme for continuous monitoring and evaluation of IT ICFR.Support ICFR awareness in DCP, including training and liaising with the IT departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.Conduct testing of information technology infrastructure and data controls, perform integrity checks, and assess audit trails of operational information systems.Coordinate with external auditors for the purpose of certification in the company’s accounts.Maintain a dashboard for all IT ICFR controls that fail internal testing for Director’s certification/ External Auditors certification, and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation.Implement tools to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, (including for risk assessments. REQUIRED SKILLS System (IT) auditing, Compliance, Auditing of accounts, Audit (internal) REQUIRED EDUCATION Post-graduate education

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