IT Audit Specialist, ICOFR - Lagos - Dangote Industries Limited

Description

Dangote Cement Plc IT Audit Specialist, ICOFR

Job Objectives

Support the Team Lead IT Audit - ICOFR to ensure compliance with the ICOFR, including certification by Directors and External Auditors.

To provide leadership to the IT Audit analyst to ensure effective monitoring of internal controls across business units

Job Summary

Ensure the implementation of effective controls in all business processes, operations, and systems to ensure transparency and promote good corporate governance.

Job Responsibilities

Assist the team lead in planning and executing IT ICOFR testing efficiently and effectively throughout the year.
Analyse risks associated with IT processes, assess the effectiveness of the internal control systems, and develop/ update the Risk and Control matrix
Demonstrable experience in implementing Internal Control over Financial Reporting is mandatory.
Demonstrable experience in testing COBIT, GITC, and SAP Automated Controls is mandatory.
Support the team lead in developing an audit programme for continuous monitoring and evaluation of the IT ICOFR

Support ICFR awareness in DCP, including training and liaising with the IT departments to ensure that all periodic controls are complied with.

Conduct testing of information technology infrastructure and data controls, perform integrity checks, and assess audit trails of operational information systems.

Coordinate with external auditors for the purpose of certification of the company's accounts.
Maintain a dashboard for all IT ICOFR controls that fail internal testing for Director's certification/ External Auditors certification, and follow up with responsible departments to ensure swift remediation
Implement tools to analyse data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness, including for risk assessments
Support the evaluation of controls on IT infrastructure and data protection, as well as the effectiveness of information security.

Requirements


Educational Qualification:
A first degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or any related discipline
Should possess a master's degree in computer science or any related discipline

Professional Qualification

Possession of at least one of the following certifications is required: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Certified IT Professional (CITP)

Desired Experience And Competencies

6-9 years IT Audit job experience
Experience across multiple industries/markets, e.g., Manufacturing, Energy, Utilities, etcetera. International work experience is an added advantage
Understanding of Networking systems and computer databases
Good knowledge of accounting principles and standards
Knowledge of Internal control principles and frameworks (COSO, COBIT)
Knowledge of internal auditing standards, responsibilities, code of ethics, and certification
Knowledge of audit tools
Excellent communication skills
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