Information Systems Auditor at Fosad Consulting Limited

Fosad Consulting, LLC. is a professional services firm established to provide quality consulting services to desiring clients, whose primary objective is to focus their management and technical resources on their core competence.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Systems Auditor

Location: Lagos Island, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Role Responsibilities

• Examine IT controls, evaluate the design and operational effectiveness, determine exposure to risk, and develop remediation strategies.
• Conduct efficient and effective IS audit procedures.
• Review security systems and procedures for potential opportunities for future security breaches and provide information security analysis
• Plan, implement, monitor, and upgrade security measures for the protection of the organization’s data, systems, and networks.
• Draft high-quality reports and provide recommendations and guidance on identified security and control risks
• Develop innovative IS processes to managing significant business risks effectively and efficiently
• Implement the methods, tools and techniques for assurance and audit processes
• Oversee standard general IT controls, such as proper security management segregation of duties, adequate documents and records and access controls, and independence checks
• Detect significantly sub-par control deficiencies related to systems and applications.
• Create and help implement solutions to complex controls issues in an efficient manner while also maintaining independence
• Educate others on control testing requirements and how the company conducts this process as it relates to their area of responsibility
• Maintain the integrity and consistency of IT control frameworks.
• Define audit approach, scope, and plan by applying knowledge of IT controls, and their role in the enterprise
• Keep abreast of the latest legislative and regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation by subscribing to various information channels to maintain updated knowledge and organisational compliance organisational compliance
• Create policies and guidance to the company explaining how risks arise as well as the tools and techniques should be used to mitigate those risks
• Recommend continuous improvements for the quality and effectiveness of financial reporting
• Interpret facts, patterns, and trends to reach evidence-based decisions on the nature of risks and opportunities
• Utilize data analysis to perform tests where fraud likelihood is high.
• Provide advice to the business around fraud risks and controls.
• Interpret relevant legislation and regulations, legal documents, standards, and codes of practice relevant to the business units and their implications.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Business related field
• At least five (5) years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possession of Certification/Licensure Cert Information Systems Auditor (CISA), OR Cert Internal Auditor (CIA), OR Cert Public Account (CPA) is an added advantage
• Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
• Knowledge of auditing concepts and principles.
• Understands the various types of controls and how they work together to form a strong internal control environment, including understanding relevant controls frameworks used by the company
• Ability to explain governance, risk, and internal control concepts and how regulations can impact internal policy
• Ability to evaluate and review a range of mainframe, PC, and distributed production and applications computer systems.
• Ability to gather data, compile information, and prepare reports.
• Ability to perform control reviews on systems development, operation, programming, control, and security procedures and standards.
• Ability to review system backup, disaster recovery and maintenance procedures.
• Ability to communicate with and understand the requirements of professional staff in area of specialty.
• Ability to create, compose, and edit written materials.
• Knowledge of software requirements for the auditing of computing systems and procedures.
• Knowledge of computer systems development and programming.

Key Performance Indicators

• Compliance and Risk Management Score
• Process Efficiency Indicators
• Adherence to the annual audit plan
• Adherence to budget for IS audit activities
• Number and frequency of queries
• Effectiveness of IS Audits
• Number of irregularities identified
• Compliance with audit standards and guidelines.
• Number of risks identified in financial/ operational systems.
• Number of lapses prevented.
• Turnaround time of audits and investigations.
• Timely and accurate rendition of audit/ investigation reports.
• IT infrastructure availability
• IT cost savings

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.