Internal Auditor
Job Details
Full Job Description
Job Purpose:
Conduct Information System/ Information Technology
audits as per the annual audit plan and the IIA Standards to
facilitate the assessment of:
Effectiveness and efficiency of
operations.
Reliability and integrity of financial and
operational information.
Safeguarding of Company
assets.
Compliance with laws, regulations, and internal control
framework.
The design and the operational status of internal
controls and other risk mitigation measures within all business
processes subject to audit
The Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
process including Business Continuity management (BCM)
process.
Dimensions:
Operating Budget: NA No of staff: No
Direct Reports
Capital Expenditure: NA Other: NA
Key
Result Areas:
Actively participate in the periodic risk
assessment of corporate business processes in the development of
strategic and annual internal audit plans to address the strategic
internal audit focus.
Recommend changes to existing
processes or implementation of new processes to facilitate business
process improvements.
Explore alternatives to conventional
approaches in business processes and respond with innovative solutions
using research, intuition, and fresh perspectives to improve
efficiency.
Identify potential IT risks and related information
system issues by applying knowledge of information technology industry
trends and the present IT environment. IT risks to be captured in the
risk register.
Provide an educated opinion on the design
and the operational status of internal controls and other risk
mitigation measures.
Function as an internal business
consultant particularly to provide governance advice for information
system and business processes.
Identify new risks for inclusion
in the corporate / department risk register.
Take part in major
IT initiatives, transformation projects review of cyber-security
systems and internal controls pertaining to Information system under
development.
Plan, coordinate and manage each IT individual
audit autonomously to achieve timely completion of the annual audit
plan.
Develop the audit program for the assigned audit
including the objectives, potential risk, key controls
etc.
Assist the Technical and Support Internal Audit teams in
the examination and analysis of records by executing the audit program
for the assigned audits.
Assist the Technical and Support
Internal Audit teams in finalizing the use of audit techniques,
sampling methods etc.
Execute and / or assist in execution of
assigned areas of the internal audit plan to achieve the timely
completion of the assigned audit.
Execute Cyber and IT audit
engagements in accordance with the approved audit program and ensures
that audit objectives have been met to support the audit
conclusions.
Assist Senior Internal auditors (Technical and
Support) in finalizing IT audit observations with the relevant
Auditees to ensure a collaborative audit process.
Participate
in conducting special reviews and undertake administrative duties, as
directed by the CAO.
Follow-up on the implementation status of
agreed action points related to Cyber and IT on a quarterly basis with
the relevant stakeholders, as directed by the CAO.
Assist the
External Auditors and Auditors from the National Audit Office (NAO) to
facilitate their review of the Company's management systems and
financial statements by providing requested
information/reports/assistance.
Proactively complete assigned
trainings and identify the training needs for self-development to
assist SIA / CAO in maintaining the adequate audit competencies in the
department.
Provide on job training to departmental trainees to
facilitate their development as future Auditors.
Job
Context
As an integral part of the Internal Audit Department,
the position of Internal Auditor- Cyber & Information system shall
assist the Internal Audit team to provide an independent assurance
over the soundness of the risk and internal controls framework to help
the Board of Directors to discharge their governance and oversight
responsibilities. The position works closely with CAO and business
units.
In-depth understanding of the business culture,
policies, procedures, systems, and processes to conduct the audits and
proficiency in auditing and control practices is a prerequisite of the
job. Proven ability in audit planning and execution, including risk
assessment, process and control evaluation as well as maintaining
integrity and an objective approach while conducting audits is a
critical component of the job.
Provide on the job training to
IA team to facilitate their development.
Communications and
Working Relationships:
Internal
Communicate frequently with
the Senior Internal Auditor- Technical on operational
issues(escalation), audit process and for guidance on work related
matters.
Interact with Auditee team and other applicable
divisions within the organization during the audit
process.
External
Assist the SIA during the
communication with the External Auditors to provide periodical
assistance during their annual review of the company s financial
statements.
Assist the SIA during the interaction with the
National Audit Court Auditors as directed on the audit
issues.
Framework Boundaries, Decision Making authority and
responsibility:
Working under the supervision of SIA and CAO,
primary responsibility of the job holder is to execute and / or assist
in execution of internal audit as per accepted auditing standards and
industry best practices for identification and mitigation of the
business risks. The job holder has access to Company s information
during the audit field work. Therefore he/she is required to possess
an elevated level of professional and personnel integrity to ensure
confidentiality of the business information handled.
The job
holder provides advice on internal controls and risk mitigation
measures to Line Management related to management systems whether
under development or fully implemented.
Takes independent
decisions with respect to the execution of the audit field
work.
The position is important, and the job holder is required
to be vigilant as ineffective audit work would result in major
deficiencies, weaknesses, errors and possibly fraud remaining
undetected.
Knowledge Skills and Experience:
Bachelor s degree
in Computer Science/Information Technology/Information
Systems.
Professional Information system/technology
certifications such as CISA, CPA, CISSP, CIA, CISM, CFE, CA, GSNA,
MBA, PMP.
Minimum 5 years of Information System Auditing
experience, preferably in a large organisation.
Knowledge of
Enterprise Risk Management, Risk Based Internal Auditing (RBIA) and
best practice auditing techniques.
Possess advance knowledge of
network and application vulnerability assessment, IT practices, risk
assessment practices, change control, data privacy and business
continuity.
Strong proficiency and skills with the database
application, including Access and SQL, Microsoft office and other
related technologies.
Ability to plan scheduled audit work and
conduct analysis of work of a complex nature.
Sound knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite and Audit Command Language (ACL) audit
software.
Ability to conduct meetings and make presentations to
the Senior Management.
Excellent analytical skills, oral and
written communication skills, and good interpersonal
skills.
Good planning and organisational skills.
The
ability to write clear and concise reports for a variety of
audiences.
Excellent numerical and problem-solving skills.
- Oil & Gas
- Accounts
- Taxation
- Audit
- Company Secretary
- Internal Auditor (Cyber & Information Systems)
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