Strategy Development and Implementation 

• Support strategy execution in line with the overarching business and functional goals within area of specialisation 
• Prioritize own workload, ensuring interaction with co-workers and other key stakeholders in developing implementation plans and executing them

Operational Delivery 

The IT Audit Manager will be accountable to achieve the following objectives in addition to any other tasks and duties as assigned by the Head of Internal Audit: 

• Ensure adherence to directives guidelines & frameworks issued by Group Fintech Internal Audit team
• Assist the Manager in the execution of technology systems and processes audit plans, in order to identify risks and vulnerabilities in the particular control areas and to ensure that processes and systems comply with company policies, and statutory and regulatory policies
• Serves as an active member of the audit team directly executing medium/high priority/risk internal audits on the technology systems and processes: through analysing reports and logs, conducting system and process audits, testing, preparing database updates, providing status reports, and preparing final audit reports on assignments carried out, in line with internal audit standards and methodologies
• Ensure that audits and assessments consider the effectiveness of the control areas, such as: application controls, information security, change management/system development lifecycle, disaster recovery reviews, pre and/or post implementation review, IT project management, IT project governance, IT risk management, data migration reviews, data quality reviews, business process mapping reviews, IT acquisition and implementation reviews, information technology systems and infrastructures process and control reviews
• Review audit reports on the technology systems and processes, ensuring execution according to plan, quality and adherence to internal audit standards, methodologies and procedures
• Provide analysis on technology systems and processes internal audit data, identifying weaknesses in IT systems and internal policies, IT system vulnerabilities, and trends on IT systems failures, vulnerabilities, inconsistencies, weaknesses in the control areas, and reporting these to management, with recommendations on possible mitigations and enhancements
• Assist in compiling internal audit reports for management review
• Measure/evaluate technology systems and processes compliance to statutory and regulatory requirements and the company's policies and procedures
• Carry out regular, comprehensive, and holistic information security and IT systems control assessments, to identify risks and areas that need focus
• Recommend changes to IT systems and processes, based on internal policies, best practices, and continuous change in available technologies
• Keep up to date with new technology solutions to mitigate/change IT systems security vulnerabilities and provides reporting on these solutions.

Education: 

• A 4-year Information Technology / Engineering/ Information Systems/ Business Science (or related) Degree 
• Master’s in business administration is advantageous 
• Relevant certifications in Internal Audit ( CIA/CISA etc.) 
• IT audit related certifications (CISA, CGEIT etc) is advantageous

Experience: 

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in risk, audit, compliance related role specifically Technology Audits 
• At least of 2 -3 years’ experience of conducting audits within a FinTech or banking environment 
• A minimum experience in financial and Operations audit; 
• Experience in a managerial position 
• Proficiency in big data analytics using SQL, ACL and MS Excel. 
• Experience working in a medium to large organization 
• Experience working across global locations/ regions and have a grasp of political, social, infrastructure and integrity challenges 
• Understanding of the Fintech ecosystem, players, business models and financial sector or banking industry 
• Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate others 
• Worked across diverse cultures and geographies 
• Pan African multi-cultural experience is advantageous

Functional Knowledge: 

• Knowledge on risk-based methodologies - risk, governance, control and auditing methodologies 
•  Application Risk & Controls MTN Fintech Human Resources 5 Sensitivity: MTN Group - Internal 
• Enterprise IT application assessment 
• Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) technology assessment 
•  IT Application and Tool Implementation 
• CoBiT, and similar standards
• ISAE3402 examinations 
• Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations 
• Sampling Techniques 
• Data Analytics 
• IA reporting & presentation 
• Audit Planning & Scoping 
• IT control frameworks

Skills: 

• Analytics and Interpretation 
• Strategic Thinking 
• Organizational Agility 
• Digital mind-set 
• Dealing with ambiguity and complexity 
• Decision Making 
• Conflict Management 
• Numerical 
• Project Management 
• Relationship building, team spirit and customer focus
• Executive Presentation

Behavioural Qualities: 

• Adaptable 
• Complete candour 
• Culturally aware 
• Emotional Maturity 
•  Innovation 
•  Integrity 
• Leadership 
• Team Player