Current Vacancies at Etisalat Nigeria

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Job Title: Specialist, IT/Technical Audit
Experience: 3 – 5 years
Location: Lagos

Job Summary
Conduct information system audit reviews of Etisalat computerized business application systems and IT Infrastructure to evaluate confidentiality, integrity, availability, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with regulatory requirements and to appraise the adequacy and soundness of related controls.

Principal Functions

• Assist and perform Information System Audit and other special reviews in Information Systems/Technology areas following a Risk Based Audit approach in accordance with Information System Audit Standards, guidelines, best practices and other relevant laws, policies and procedures maintaining independence, objectivity, and confidentiality at all times
  Review reliability of accounting and other data produced by the computer systems to check its relevance with management requirements & established policies


• Perform independent Information Systems risk assessment based on a standard/methodology to identify potential threats, vulnerabilities and their impact on business and likelihood of occurrence and accordingly develop audit procedures to verify controls and recommendations to mitigate such risks.
  Develop and prepare audit programs, questionnaires and information requirements for Manager, IT/Technical Audit’s review.


• Conduct audit review of computerized business application systems, information technology infrastructure i.e. computer networks, operating systems, firewalls etc, IT organization, security, telecom networks and intelligent network services to evaluate and report on system integrity, confidentiality, availability, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.


• Prepare system notes, flow charts using specialized software tools and audit working papers in accordance with auditing standards i.e. sufficient, reliable, relevant and useful evidence to support findings and recommendations.


• Ensure audit working papers are adequately referenced and stored in a secure manner.


• Prepare audit observations and develop recommendations by relating technology controls to achieve business requirements of information and prepare audit reports for review by Manager.


• Apply information systems audit principles, skills, and techniques to review and test computer applications and information systems technology of varying complexity.


• Understand financial, operational, and compliance risk and be able to formulate solutions to mitigate risks in the information technology environment.


• Conduct investigations/special reviews that might arise as a result of audit reviews


• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager, IT/Technical Audit.

Educational Requirements

• First degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.


• Preferably in Computer Science, MIS, Accounting, Finance


• Certification in CISA, ACA will be an additional advantage

Experience, Skills & Competencies

• Three (3) to Five (5) years work experience


• IT Security/Information and Application Protection


• Internal Audit/Control


• Communication


• Problem Solving


• Professionalism/ Integrity


• Passion for Excellence


• Integrity


• Empowering people


• Growing people


• Team work


• Customer Focus

Job Title: Manager, IT/Technical Audit
Experience: 6 – 8 years
Location: Lagos

Job Summary
Responsible for developing and leading audit, due diligence and special review capabilities within Information Systems Audit section of Internal Audit Department in accordance with IS Audit standards, guidelines and best practices

Principal Functions

• Ensure that audit, due diligence and special review services in Information Systems/Technology areas are provided following a Risk Based Audit approach in accordance with IS Audit Standards, guidelines, best practices and other relevant laws, policies and procedures maintaining independence, objectivity and confidentiality at all times.


• Assist in providing independent, objective assurance and consulting service in IT related activities by taking a prominent leadership role in promoting improvements to IT risk management, control and governance process and adding value through a systematic disciplined and focused audit approach.


• Develop Information System audit, review and finalize IS Audit Reports for Director of Internal Audit’s review before submission to executive management and the Audit Committee.


• Interact and build good working relationships with departmental heads and other stakeholders in order to coordinate effective performance of audits.


• Review Information System risk assessment based on a standard/methodology to identify potential threat, vulnerabilities and their impact on business and likelihood of occurrence and accordingly develop audit procedures to verify controls and make recommendations to mitigate such risks.


• Review/monitor the audits of IT infrastructure such as computer networks, operating systems, security, IT organisation general controls, Enterprise Business Applications, ERP and other support systems to ensure system confidentiality, integrity, availability, efficiency, effectiveness and compliance with appropriate regulations in providing service to corporation.


• Review new information systems and major modifications to existing systems to ascertain/ensure that controls are adequate, effective, efficient, business requirements are met and compliant with policies and procedures.


• Review information system compliance audit such as Information Security & Privacy, Business Continuity Plan, compliance to laws and regulation to ensure Corporation’s interest are protected and business goals are achieved.


• Review and appraise the reliability of accounting & operational data produced by the Information Systems to check its relevance with management requirements and established policies and procedures.


• Oversee the review and finalization of information system audit deliverables such as updated audit programs, scope, information requirements and questionnaires and ensure that all reports and working papers are of required standard and supported by adequate audit evidences.


• Prepare reports on all audit activities, findings, and progress in implementing agreed recommendations and overall assessment of control environment.


• Research and review information system audit literature, research papers, standards and telecom standards in order to improve IS Audit methodology, procedures and techniques.


• Identify training and development needs of IS Audit staff and provide professional direction, guidance and assistance as appropriate and promote team building and culture of knowledge/information sharing and effective relationships throughout the Internal Audit Department.


• Conduct investigations, special reviews of matters of confidential nature including following up discreetly on fraud or misappropriation


• Performing any other duties as directed by Director, Internal Audit.

Educational Requirements

• First degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university.

Experience,Skills & Competencies

• Six (6) to Eight (8) years work experience


• Professional auditing qualification CISA in Information Systems.


• IT Security/Information and Application Protection


• Internal Audit/Control


• Accountability


• Communication


• Passion for Excellence


• Integrity


• Empowering people


• Growing people


• Team work


• Customer Focus

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