Job objective(s):
To implement the Bank and Audit Division's mandate relating to review and assessment of controls over the information systems, safeguard the Bank's assets, ensure the completeness and accuracy of transaction records; and prevent/detect incidences of related frauds and irregularities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assist in the development and revision/update of the annual IT audit strategy and work plan in conjunction with the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T Audit.
Document findings (including identified control weaknesses/lapses) and proffer appropriate recommendations to ensure the optimal use of IT to support business objectives in a controlled manner.
Interface with the IT and ORM in Risk Management (as appropriate) to provide optimal support for the division's (i.e. Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T Audit) tools and system as well as in the execution of IT audit assignments, resolutions of issues and implementation of effective control measures/ mechanisms.
Work with external auditors and regulatory examiners and provide required assistance in their conduct of regulatory and statutory review/examination of the Bank's IT-related transactions and activities.
Participate in process reviews/redesigns as well as systems upgrade/implementation efforts to ensure that appropriate system controls considerations are effectively taken on board and implemented.
Participate in Departmental meetings and activities as required.
Follow up with the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of I T Audit to ensure performance appraisal is performed on a timely basis and that individual staff career plans are generated/revised.
Prepare activity and performance reports on a timely basis, for the attention of the Country Head of Internal Audit and the UBA Africa Head of IT Audit
Monitor the adequacy of security and control built into the bank's computer system.
Ensure regular audit of all computer system operations.
Ensure regular audit of all Digital Banking Systems and Operations.
Assess and address risks and controls relating to hardware, software, data, and IT system.
Render technical support to other departments in Inspections.
Carrying out/participating in Head Office Department and Branch audits whenever called upon to do the same
Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Head of Internal Audit
Key Performance Indicators
Effectiveness in the review of Core Banking & Other Ancillary Applications
Effectiveness in the review of Digital Banking Audit.
Effectiveness in the review of Network and IT Infrastructures.
Effectiveness Revenue Assurance review
Timeliness of audit reports conducted
Quality of audit work and reports prepared (volume of adjustments made to reports prepared)
Effectiveness in follow-up to ensure audit exceptions are regularized within the advised time frame
Minimum Education Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering or other applied sciences.
Must be a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) certificate holder.
Relevant professional certifications like CRISK, CISSP, CISM, PMP, CGIT, etc. will be an added advantage.
Previous Work Experience Requirements
Minimum of 5 years cognate experience