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Internal Auditor – Information Technology (1 Post)

Lupane State University

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and generate report on medium to complex IT security and governance reviews and IT general controls audits.
• Assess existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimisation.
• Evaluate and assess the university's IT policies and procedures; perform evaluation of control design; and carry out assessment of the effectiveness of the university's internal controls concerning IT processes and systems to help ensure the university's IT compliance programs are achieved always.
• Get strong knowledge and understanding of business strategies, challenges, and risks by proactively developing business partnerships with management, as well as maintaining a strong presence with management.
• Add value to and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the business and the IT audit function by leading best practices for standards and procedures.
• Keep abreast of emerging technologies with the IT environment and help in developing audit plans to counter whatever risks that might be associated with the application of such technologies.
• Provide leadership to the team in achieving internal process improvements, effectiveness, and greater levels of competency.
• Provide mentorship and coaching to staff.
• Responsible for technical development of staff.
• Managing and allocating duties to the chief audit assistants and Audit Interns.
• Reviewing of systems and internal controls.
• Assisting the Chief Internal Auditor in risk reviews, preparation of manual audit plan, monthly reports, audit programmes and complex investigations.
• Undertake audits and investigations and compile detailed working papers.
• Attend to stock counts and report on adherence to written instructions.
• Attends Boards of Enquiry to cases of misconduct which he/she has investigated
• Hold regular meetings with the Head of Internal Audit.
• Perform any other duties as delegated by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, or in other related discipline.
• Possess certification such as CISA or CISSP, or other related one.
• Accreditation with the Institute of Internal Auditors would be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively prioritize and coordinate multiple deliverables simultaneously.
• Strong ability to work effectively in a team and to communicate verbally and in writing with both external and internal customers.
• Eagerness to learn in diverse areas, as well as possess strong ability to work independently to produce desired results.
• At least two years' experience in Auditing or working in an IT environment.

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