Information System Audit Lead at Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC)

Ikeja Electricity Distribution Company (IKEDC) - Buoyed by a mission to redefine customer experience and be the provider of choice wherever energy is consumed, the Ikeja Electric (IE), Nigeria's largest power distribution network, came into existence on November 1st, 2013 following the handover of the defunct Power Holding Company Of Nigeria (PHCN) to NEDC/ KEPCO Consortium under the privatization scheme of the Federal Government of Nigeria.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information System Audit Lead

Location: Lagos

About the Job

• To assist the Head, Internal Audit in all activities related to the development, execution, reporting, and implementation of IT audits.

Audit:

• Responsible for developing a risk-based Annual IT Audit Plan by identifying areas of audit –the internal audit team has to initiate the preparation of an annual audit plan at the beginning of the year.
• Leading/conducting projects in the IT audits, compliance audits, investigations and advisory on the IT domain.
• Identify and evaluate the company’s audit risk areas relating to Information Technology through a risk-based audit methodology.
• Plan the resources and requirements for the different IT audits and special assignments.
• Perform specialized IT audits/reviews and ensure the adequacy of audit scope, the adequacy of testing performed, and the accuracy of conclusions reached.
• Ensure that IT audit procedures are strictly adhered to, including identifying and defining issues, developing criteria, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting technical processes and procedures.
• Communicate the results, findings and recommendations of IT audit projects via written reports and face-to-face presentations on a timely basis.
• Assess information technology control elements to mitigate IT risks regarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business information in compliance with security best practices (such as ISO 27000).
• Ensure that the IT audit team implements various processes and policies decided upon.
• Ensure that strategies defined are implemented by the IT audit team for accomplishment of the department’s objectives.
• Analyze IT audit results and recommend corrective action based on significant audit findings.
• Visit the Auditee’s office during the course of the audit for better supervision & control.
• Carry out specific management-assigned jobs - conducting special IT audits on a case-to-case basis.
• Follow-up on the progress of implementation of various decisions undertaken on the basis of IT audit report and thus resulting in efficient performance of the IT department.
• Manage the MIS/KPIs related to IT audits.
• Maintain all organizational and professional ethical standards and ensure IT audit activities are carried out in compliance with applicable standards including International Standards for

Consulting:

• Lead consulting engagements related to Information and network security, IS governance, Business continuity and disaster recovery based on best practices of each area (ISO 27000, ISO 20000, ITIL and COBIT framework) if required to do so.
• Communicate the results of consulting projects via written reports and oral presentations on a timely basis.
• Review of Technology related policies and procedures and any IT operations of the Company for submission to the Head, Internal Audit before being raised for management/board approval.
• Provide consulting services to the company’s management and staff pertaining to information security policies and procedures based on best practices such as ISO 20000.

IT Related Special Audit Assignments and Fraud Investigations:

• Conduct or lead the Internal Audit team in performing any IT-related fraud investigations or any special audit assignments relating to the IT domain.

Requirements

• Relevant Post Graduate Degree and Possession of professional certification in Information System Auditing (i.e, CISA/CISSP).
• Post-qualification experience of 10 years in energy, power, financial or manufacturing sector.
• Hands-on experience on the use of ACL to perform data analysis and investigations.
• Certified Network Associate, Network +, A+ , Microsoft Certified Professional or associated certifications. CCNA is mandatory.
• Knowledge of LAN, WAN, and Wireless technologies
• Experience with working in an ITIL driven environment
• Experience with DCIM, Excel, Visio and PRTG
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls and other network security solutions Alien Vault, Portnox, Palo Alto and Sophos will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Cisco and Huawei network devices and different networking protocols – BGP, OSPF and BGP.
• Experience with working in an ITIL environment
• Hands-on experience with Firewalls and other network security solutions e.g. Palo Alto and Sophos
• Technical Competencies: Networking Administration, Server Administration, Disaster Recovery, Hardware Configuration, Application Support and Maintenance, Information Security, and Data Centre Support.

Your Personal Attributes:

• Intrinsically motivated;
• Results - oriented and pragmatic with exceptional problem solving and decision making skills;
• Emotionally intelligent and team player with an international outlook
• Excellent and precise communication & presentation skills;
• Comfortable and effective in managing and communicating with team members and stakeholders
• Ability to deliver results with low levels of supervision;
• Strong interpersonal skills, time management and planning skills
• Strong demonstrated use of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Passion for customer service

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
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