Senior Information Technology Auditor

Key Accountabilities:Strategic Contribution Assisting in & leading the audits of FABMISR functions and related activities and its subsidiaries.Assist in conducting audits in accordance with the objectives laid down in the Annual Plan and with full respect to the CBE regulations, IIA standards and code of ethics, to ensure that the work done is meeting the highest standards of quality (Audit Work Program, Evidences, templates, approvals, etc.) and completed in an efficient and effective manner on or ahead of schedule.Inform Team Head/Head of Audit of any potential delays and/or changes to plan timelines with clear justification.People Relationship & Management Promote knowledge sharing to facilitate achievement of team objectives and completion of tasks in an efficient manner which is consistent with operating procedures and policy.Promote the organization’s values and ethics in all activities within the team & colleagues in the bank to support the establishment of a value driven culture within the bank.Budgeting and Financial Performance Ensure all the tasks assigned are delivered within the budgeted timelines.Assist the Team Head/Head of Audit in identifying the gaps within the bank that could lead to stopping the revenue leakage or cost optimization.Policies, Systems, Processes & ProceduresExecute to established FMIA Policies, Guidance Notes, Procedures, Practice Notes and Templates in undertaking all tasks. Provide input to the development of FMIA practices as per industry standards and regulatory expectations.Obtain in depth understanding of the audited units by engaging in the audit planning phase, conduct walkthroughs, opening meetings, etc.Review all the activities of the Units within the bank in all the jurisdictions in which they operate to define and maintain the Audit Universe. Coordinate with other teams to ensure efficient and effective coverageAssist Audit supervisors in preparing and maintaining a Risk Assessment of each of the Process Streams within the bank and applicable subsidiaries as identified in the Audit Universe.Assist in establishment/update and maintenance of Audit programs in the central audit management tool.Conduct the assigned tasks of the Processes within the bank and assess whether:Divisional/Unit Line management have identified and classified the risks in their activities.Governance, risk management and control procedures are adequate, effective and efficient to reduce risks of errors, omissions and loss to acceptable levels at an acceptable cost.Improvements/enhancements to the governance, risk management and internal control structure are required.Data and transaction processing meets the required standards of reliability, integrity and availability.The Division’s/Unit’s assets are being safeguarded.The use of resources is efficient and effective:Draft audit worksheets and issues in a professional manner.Provide assistance to supervisors in discussion and finalization of issues and negotiation with Unit management to agree a documented Management Action Plan to resolve the issues raised.Always ensure that the conclusion & assurance of the audited processes are fair and based on “SRRU” evidence.Ensure that the Teammate is always updated with the work done.Continuous ImprovementAssist the supervisors in the identification of change through continuous improvement of processes and practices considering global standards and changes in the business environment which demand proactive action plans.Work on self-development to ensure that the learning curve is increasing in terms of technical and soft skills and following the guidance of the line manager in the areas that need development and capitalize on the areas of strengths.Assist in maintain the highest performance of the Internal Audit department though observing and contributing to the FMIA KPIs.Provide innovative and out of the box ideas and solutions that contribute to the achievement of the bank’s, audited unit’s objectives efficiently.Relationship ManagementMaintain effective business relationships with all relevant external/internal entities and stakeholders with the highest standards of business ethics, whilst promptly attending to all critical issues in-order to ensure the services required by the organization are delivered in the most effective manner.Assist supervisors in providing ongoing consultancy/advice to Unit management from a governance, risk management and control perspective for improvements in their processes to ensure effective and efficient controls.On an ongoing basis, assist follow up on pending audit issues assigned with unit management and ensure corrective actions are fully and properly implemented.Assist in investigations/special reviews assigned by Head of Audit/CAO.ReportingEnsure that all functional reports are prepared timely and accurately and meet FMIA requirements, policies and quality standards.Qualifications & Experience:Minimum 5 years' experience in banking sector within IT, Info Sec. or relevant (mandatory)Bachelor’s degree in business informatics, Computer science or relevant majorWorking knowledge of Banking activities and processes and associated risks.Working knowledge of bank and audit policies and procedures, as well as Central Bank regulations, if relevant Self-directed, able to manage multiple tasks and ability to manage time.Good analytical skills.Good verbal and written communication skills.