The position holder will be responsible for:

• Consistently reviewing and giving viable recommendations on compliance requirements, optimal efficiency and cost containment with regard to information systems of the Company.
• Review of progressive Credits’ critical systems, make recommendations and implementation of appropriate and adequate IT security controls to mitigate and minimize information security risks.
• Continuous review of controls in place to identify and close gaps and provide continuous assurance on the governance, security and robustness of the company’s’ information systems
• Review robustness of the company’s information system security and effectiveness of systems (policies, processes and procedures)
• To review and assure Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability of all information resources in the company.
• Carry out vulnerability assessments, internal and external penetration tests for all IT systems.
• Facilitate Risk assessments for all IT resources with consistent follow up for issues closure to ensure efficient and effective mitigation of all identified risks.
• Support the Head of Internal Audit in ensuring timely assurance on all ICT related matters to the company stakeholders.
• To support the internal audit department in comprehensive data analytics as a tool for effective assurance.
• Offer consulting/advisory reviews during project implementation.
• Act as the liaison person with external IS auditors/consultants during scheduled reviews
• Prepare working papers in liaison with internal Auditors for periodic systems Audit aligned with company Pnp’s.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Be a holder of a bachelors’ degree in IT
• Professional qualification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Professional qualification in Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) will be an added advantage.
• 3 years working experience in information Systems Audit in a busy organization
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience in the use of Audit Management Systems and Analytic tools.

Interpersonal skills

• High integrity and ability to maintain professional conduct at all times
• Must be keen to details & adhere to strict deadlines.
• Strategically minded individual with excellent organizational and planning skills
• Well-developed written and communication skills
• Good interpersonal and excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure, within tight deadlines and without compromising quality
• Ability to maintain professional status and keep abreast of evolving trends in auditing through continuing professional development.