Senior Specialist: IT Internal Audit

O que irá fazer

Role purpose: The Senior Specialist: Internal Audit, Technology (M-Pesa) is responsible for executing Technology and Integrated audits and ad hoc management requests across Vodafone M-Pesa, SA in support of strengthening the control environment. The audit work must be performed in line with the Vodacom/ Vodafone M-Pesa, SA Internal Audit methodology and professional standards. Following audit completion, the Senior Specialist will track the agreed management actions to closure. Developing and managing relationships with various client departments across Vodafone M-Pesa, SA will be essential to the success of the role and enable the role-holder to provide input into the audit plan. Finally, the Senior Specialist will need to provide guidance and best practices to the Internal Audit team and client departments on relevant current and emerging International Business Technology topics including cyber-security and threat management.

Key accountabilities and decision ownership

• Execute annual audit plan
• Manage and lead technology audit projects
• Document impactful audit reports
• Follow-up on outstanding audit issues
• Manage relationships with senior stakeholders
• Produce excellent quality audit work

Key performance indicators

• Assist with the preparation of the annual audit plan in terms of technical audits that should be performed
• Execute the approved annual audit plan with minimal supervision
• Lead technical Cyber Security, IT, and Network-related audits
• Ensure that audits are performed in accordance with the requirements of the Internal Audit methodology and IIA standards
• Document high quality, impactful audit reports
• Ensure that follow-ups are conducted as per the Internal Audit methodology
• Ensure audit quality is maintained through self- and peer-review of audit work and reports
• Manage relationships with client departments focussing on the local and international IT and network teams
• Keep abreast of technology-related internal audit and technical developments

Descrição curta

Core competencies, knowledge and experience
Skills: 

• Critical thinking
• Complex problem solving
• Research
• Interpersonal
• Negotiation
• Presentation
• Communication (verbal and written)
• Project management
• Time management

Knowledge:

• Internal Audit Standards and Professional Ethics
• Relevant frameworks (COBIT, ITIL, COSO, ISO17799\ISO27001, etc.)
• Technical/infrastructure knowledge is essential i.e. detailed knowledge of the following technology platforms:

- Operating systems – UNIX, LINUX, Windows
- Databases – SQL, Sybase, Oracle
- IT Networks
- Firewalls
- Data Centre

• ­Data Analytics (Galvanize)
• Relevant laws (Mozambique Central Bank Regulations.) 
• Enterprise Risk Management    
• Intelligent Automation (RPA, AI, ML) preferred

Attributes: 

• Ethical, is honest and has integrity
• Quality orientation with attention to detail
• Assertive yet collaborative
• Curious with a sense of innovation
• Deadline driven and shows initiative
• Ability to work independently and in teams

Must have technical / professional qualifications 

• Minimum requirements include:
• Matric/grade 12 or SAQA accredited equivalent
• A relevant IT Bachelor Degree (e.g. BSC Computer Science, B.Com Informatics/ B.Com Information Systems)
• 5-7 years audit experience (at least 3 years in Technical /Infrastructure Computer Auditing)
• Computer Audit qualifications i.e. CISA or CISM or CISSP etc. or equivalent qualification. 

Technical / professional qualifications and Experience Required

• Relevant bachelor degree (Essential)
• Minimum of 5 years audit experience (Essential) 
• Internal Audit experience (Essential)
• IT certification: CISA and CISM, or CISSP (Essential)
• Financial Services experience (Essential)
• ­Internal Audit Certification i.e. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) (Advantage)
• Finance audit experience (Advantage)
• Data analytics experience (Advantage)
• Relevant postgraduate degree (Advantage)