Specialist, IT and Technical Audit at 9mobile Nigeria

9mobile is a Nigerian private limited liability company. EMTS acquired a Unified Access Service License from the Nigerian Communications Commission in 2007. The License enables EMTS provide Fixed Telephony (wired or wireless), Digital Mobile Services, International Gateway Services and National/Regional Long Distance Services in addition to spectrum assignments in the 900 and 1800 MHz bands.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Specialist, IT and Technical Audit

Job: IRC4711
Location: Lagos

Job Summary

• Conduct IT and Telecom audit reviews of EMTS Business/Operation Support Systems and IT & Telecom Infrastructure to evaluate confidentiality, integrity, availability, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with applicable standards, best practices, and regulatory requirements and to appraise adequacy and soundness of related controls.

Principal Functions

• Performs, individually or as part of a team, IT and Technical audits of the Company in accordance with the Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Audit as set forth by the IIA, and department standards.
• Plans and executes technology audit projects (both IT and Telecom) designed to provide assessment of internal control processes and operational performance, in accordance with department and professional standards.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the business and applies knowledge in operating support systems.  
• Prepares and reviews audit work papers and reports the result of reviews of assigned activities and recommended management action.
• Possesses knowledge of the current technology environment and industry trends to identify potential issues and risks.
• Prepares detailed plans for performing individual audits including the identification of key risks and controls, determination of audit objectives, and development of an appropriate audit program.
• Prepares, under minimal supervision audit reports designed to provide operating and senior management and the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors with an objective assessment of systems, processes and operations, and management's planned corrective actions.
• Participates in reviews of internal controls and security of systems under development as well as major IT and telecom projects and initiatives.
• Assists in the development and execution of a comprehensive audit plan based upon risk assessment, management's goals and objectives, and the requirements of the Board's Audit & Risk Committee. Identifies potential audit areas, assists with assessing the degree of inherent risk, and estimating the time and skills required to complete audit projects.
• Assists in the implementation of special projects or studies, including risk assessments, fraud investigations, audit department policy updates, due diligence acquisition reviews, etc.

Educational Requirements

•  Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Networking, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4)  years post NYSC experience in Operational IT & Technical audit in an environment that provides exposure to sophisticated technology audit techniques, network security, technology infrastructure, software development, project management, or a related field for which Internal Audit has a need.
• Qualified as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Professional (CISSP).
• Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), and other certification specific to the information technology industry would be added advantage.

Knowledge:

• Understanding of concepts related to technology audit, including security and control risks such as logical and physical access security, change management, information security, business recovery practices and network technology.
• Strong analytical ability, including network and network systems design, capacity planning, operations methodology, error detection/resolution techniques, quality assurance techniques, and implementation and management methodologies.
• Knowledge of Control Objectives for Information and Related Technology, Accepted Auditing Standards, Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.

Skills:

• Demonstrates critical thinking and analytical skills
• Demonstrates organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Demonstrates ability to work independently while contributing to the success of the team
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills suitable for all levels of management.
• Ability to negotiate and inspire effective, timely, proactive or corrective action by management

Behaviour:

• Passion for Excellence
• Integrity
• Empowering people
• Growing people
• Teamwork
• Customer Focus

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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