IT Audit Specialist, Internal Audit

Dangote Cement Plc. Job Summary
Ensure the implementation of effective controls across all business processes, operations, and systems to promote transparency and good corporate governance.
Job Objectives

• Support the Team Lead, IT Audit - ICFR, to ensure compliance with ICFR, including certification by Directors and External Auditors.
• To provide leadership to the IT Audit analyst to ensure effective monitoring of internal controls across business units.
  

Job 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.
• Support the evaluation of controls on IT infrastructure and data protection as well as the effectiveness of information security.
  

Requirements
Educational Qualification

• A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related discipline
• Should possess a master’s degree in computer science or any related discipline
  

Professional Qualification

• Possession 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 Competencies

• Minimum 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).
• Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification.
• Knowledge of audit tools.
• Excellent communication skills.
  

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Training & Development
• Career Development Opportunities

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