ICT OFFICER GRADE II – (SYSTEMS AUDIT) - 1 POST

ICT OFFICER GRADE II – (SYSTEMS AUDIT) - 1 POST

Employer: E-Government Agency (EGA)
Date Published: 2018-09-28
Application Deadline: 2018-10-11


JOB SUMMARY:
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
i.    Reviews ICT, operational and business risks, functions and activities, and evaluate and recommend nature, scope, direction and thrust of proposed audits.
ii.    Designs audit procedures to execute the audit plan, assess controls to meet audit objectives.
iii.    Planning and execution of audit procedures and the creation of audit reports.
iv.    Assist in audit engagement planning, develop and implement complex audit test plans and reporting activities.
v.    Assist the Senior Auditor to determine audit scope and objective and accordingly prepare audit work plan.
vi.    Identify critical risks and recommend corrective steps to address the risks.
vii.    Working with the team to advise the Government on creating a solid information technology infrastructure and ensuring the Agency put in place policies and procedures.
viii.    Reviews internal controls by evaluating the adequacy of system controls and recommends improvements
ix.    Determine compliance with policies and procedures.
x.    Attending meetings with auditees to develop an understanding of business processes
xi.    Researching and assessing how well risk management processes are working and recording the results using software such as Microsoft Word and Excel
xii.    Performing risk assessments on key business activities and using this information to guide what to cover in audits;
xiii.    Anticipating emerging issues through research and interviews and deciding how best to deal with them;
xiv.    Agreeing recommendations with relevant members to make improvements to operations and helping to secure backing for them in meetings;
xv.    Assessing how well the ICT initiatives in the Public Institutions are complying to rules and regulations and informing management whether any issues need addressing;
xvi.    Perform any other official duties as may be assigned by immediate supervisor.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:
i.    Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, ICT Assurance or equivalent degree from a recognized institution.
ii.    Possession of recognized auditing/information system certifications such as CISA, CISM, CISSP, CEH, and CCNA will be an added advantage.
iii.    Knowledge in Information Technology Risk Management/Governance
iv.    Knowledge in Security Fundamentals (in multiple vendor / open source environments), Linux and Windows Security Administration , Replication and Mirroring- Virtual Private Networks, Network Security
v.    Conversant with internal control frameworks/standards such as COSO/COBIT/ ISO/IEC 27000 etc.
vi.    Understanding of multiple technology domains including software development, Windows, database management, networking, and UNIX (preferred).
vii.    Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations.
viii.    A working knowledge and experience with using Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs) technologies and analytics to evaluate controls by examining relevant data.
ix.    Knowledge of accounting and/or auditing is an added advantage
REMUNERATION: Salary Scale ATTRACTIVE REMUNARATION AS PER GOVE 

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