Unit Head IS Audit

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Annual Planning:

• In collaboration with the Head of Audit, set IS auditing goals in alignment with FMFB's strategic objectives and stakeholder expectations.
• Translate goals into enterprise-wide, risk-based IS audit plans.
• Direct audits in accordance with IT audit standards to achieve planned audit objectives.
• Plan and direct DFS audits using standard audit models and standards for payment systems.

Production:

Execute the approved internal audit plan and complete all audit engagements for the unit within the approved turnaround time.

Perform IS audit engagements and ensure that the engagement scope covers, at a minimum:

• IT Governance and Management
• IS Acquisition, Development, and Implementation
• IS Operations, Maintenance, and Support
• Protection of IS Assets

IT/IS Audit:

• Primary & backup IT infrastructure
• Core banking system
• IT Network Security
• Data security
• Any other item essential to conduct a technical audit

Cyber Security Assessment

DFS & Mobile Application (Branchless Banking)

Evaluation of Business Continuity Plan (BCP) & Disaster Recovery (DR) arrangement of the bank

Staffing:

• Drive recruitment of internal audit staff as per the approved organizational chart and as necessary to accomplish production targets.
• Ensure that auditors are trained in key areas of skill deficiencies and/or professional certifications, and maintain professional certifications.

Quality:

• Perform audit engagements in accordance with international standards and the approved audit methodology.
• Implement the process audit methodology (where applicable) and follow the three-tier audit process.
• Demonstrate how the audit engagement adds value by contributing to business objectives.

Communication:

• Ensure that the results of internal audit, advisory, and fraud examination engagements are adequately discussed with management at the required level and communicated via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis.
• Implement the revised audit report structure and rating criteria.
• Resolve disagreements on audit findings to the extent possible. Escalate unresolved disagreements to the Head of Audit.
• Develop and maintain productive, team-oriented client, staff, and management relationships through individual contacts and group meetings.
• Represent internal auditing when needed/requested on organizational project teams, at management and board meetings, and with external organizations.
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of implemented controls in detecting and/or preventing malpractices (whether intentional or unintentional) as part of the audit engagements.
• Ensure that the nature, timing, and extent of audit tests are adequate enough to uncover large-scale control breaches that may result in fraud or other irregularities.
• Enhance the scope of audit of business activities where the likelihood of malpractices is high, as determined by the audit.
• Participate in fraud investigation engagements if required by the Head of Audit.

Audit Enhancement Projects:

• Complete tasks assigned by the Head of Audit on various audit enhancement projects in a timely manner as communicated from time to time.

Administration Activities:

• Prepare the budget for the assigned unit and monitor and report budget variances.
• Produce the budget vs. actual report on a monthly basis along with justification for major variances.
• Manage logistics and other tasks related to audit engagements. Review expense reports and supporting details before presentation for approval. Ensure compliance with related policies.
• Participate in various capacity-building activities.
• Pursue professional development opportunities, including external and internal training and professional association memberships, and share information gained with co-workers.
• Stay updated with the latest professional pronouncements.

Job Specifications:

• 10+ years of related audit experience with a minimum of 5 years on senior position preferably a financial institution.
• BS/MS IT, Computer Sciences, Information Systems Administration or related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required.
• Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISK), Certified Information Security Manager, (CISM), internal auditing or forensic certification a plus.

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and skill in applying ISACA IT Audit and Assurance Standards, Guidelines, Tools and Techniques, the Code of Professional Ethics, and other applicable standards.
• Knowledge of contemporary risk management and control techniques, as well as working knowledge of contemporary control frameworks and control and risk self-assessment facilitation techniques.
• Knowledge of management internal auditing concepts and practices, including but not limited to applicable reporting, disclosure, financial reporting, and accounting principles and practices.
• Substantial knowledge of the IS industry, regulations, and laws in the regions.
• Considerable skill in effective verbal and written communication, including active listening, negotiation, and the ability to present issues at the root cause level with recommendations for improvement. Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with customers, co-workers, staff, management, and external contacts, and work effectively in a professional team environment. Strong problem identification and solution skills through core, conceptual, and analytical thinking.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionAccounting/Auditing
• IndustriesBanking

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