IT Auditor/Risk Officer Job at Swift Networks, Lagos

Current Job Vacancy exists at Swift Networks for an IT Auditor/Risk Officer

JOB TITLE:   IT AUDITOR / RISK OFFICER
JOB DESCRIPTION

• • Develop a detailed understanding of the activity under audit, including IT risks and controls.
• • Assess IT risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses.
• • Develop audit work program;
• • Execute the work outlined in the audit work program.
• • Document the work performed and conclusions in electronic work papers.
• • Work as part of integrated audit teams. 
• • Prepares and maintains internal and external data gathering for risk analysis and reporting.
• • Designs and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metric software and personal knowledge of the industry.
• • Delivers regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans for avoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.
• • Coordinates programs designed to minimize threats and anticipate threats to the company.
• • Develops insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with any unanticipated losses.
• • Oversees all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports.
• • Conducts regular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally on site.
• • Manages and prepares all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of standard operating procedures.
• • Regularly interact and communicate with management to discuss and present audit results, gain acceptance and provide advice to remediate on audit issues.
• • Advise IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.
• • Share expertise and experience with the audit team and acts as a coach on specific projects.
• • Supports the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities by testing and evaluating effectiveness of key SOX control activities.
• • Participate in special projects by conducting specific and technical review/investigation activities.
• • Identifies potential threats to the financial stability of the company, including risky credit, investments, and portfolio inefficiencies.
• • Detects potential threats to operational efficiency including under-performing resources, personnel liabilities, property inefficiencies, and safety risks.
• • Recognizes potential threats to the company’s reputation including marketing missteps.
• • Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time by Head, Internal Audit & Risk Management.

• B. Sc. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Accounting (2nd Class Upper division) from a reputable institution and any two other global certifications such as CISSP. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CIA, CCNA, CEH are mandatory.
• 3 to 5 years post professional qualification experience, preferably in a Telecommunication company, is desirable for this position.
• Ability to use any of the modern audit software proficiently, preferably Audit Command Language (ACL), Case-ware IDEA, Microsoft Access, Accounting Software embedded Audit Module, etc.
• Other desirable attributes include: Independent, objectivity, confidentiality and team working.