Associate, IT Internal Auditor - Lagos, Nigeria

Job Description:

The AFC is now seeking to hire an Associate to join its Internal Audit team. The Associate, IT Internal Auditor will support the Director, Internal Audit in delivering independent and objective assurance through the execution of risk-based IT audits, continuous monitoring activities, and technology-enabled audit methodologies. This role will play a key part in strengthening AFC’s control environment by assessing the effectiveness of IT governance, cybersecurity, information security, third-party risk management, and technology controls across the Corporation’s operations.

• IT Audit Execution and Controls Assurance

• Execute IT audit engagements in line with the approved risk-based internal audit plan.
• Perform application and IT general controls reviews, including access management, change management, IT operations, and backups.
• Assess the effectiveness of controls over data accuracy, completeness, authorization, and reporting.
• Assess the effectiveness of IT governance structures in supporting the Corporation’s strategic objectives.
• Review information security, data privacy, and confidentiality controls for adequacy and compliance.
• Assess cybersecurity controls, including incident response and vulnerability management.
• Execute risk-based audits of third-party and outsourcing arrangements.
• Assess adequacy of vendor due diligence, onboarding, and ongoing monitoring processes.
• Evaluate controls relating to information security, data protection, business continuity, and regulatory compliance.
• Review contracts, SLAs, and right-to-audit clauses.
• Assess vendor performance, incident management, and risk reassessment processes.

• Artificial Intelligence (AI) Adoption and Optimization

• Lead the integration of AI technologies into audit methodologies and processes.
• Implement AI-driven solutions for Automated control testing, Continuous auditing and monitoring, Anomaly and fraud detection, Advanced data analytics and predictive insights; and Workflow automation.
• Assess existing audit processes to identify opportunities for AI enhancement in Risk assessment, Control evaluation, Fraud detection, and Reporting and insights generation
• Design and deploy AI-enabled audit procedures and tools.
• Develop governance frameworks to ensure responsible, ethical, and secure use of AI across the audit lifecycle.
• Provide training and capability development for the Internal Audit team on AI tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with IT, data management teams, and business units to ensure Data integrity and quality; Model accuracy and reliability; and Compliance with internal policies and standards.
• Drive the digital transformation agenda within Internal Audit, enabling smarter, faster, and more insightful audits.

• Reporting, Advisory, and Stakeholder Engagement

• Prepare clear, concise audit reports highlighting key IT risks, control gaps, and recommended actions.
• Engage Management to agree on corrective actions and monitor timely implementation.
• Provide updates to the Director of Internal Audit and relevant governance committees.
• Provide independent advisory input on IT initiatives and projects

Requirements:

• Technical Competencies
• Strong understanding of IT audit practices, IT General Controls, and application controls.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, 20000 and 27701, COBIT, NIST
• Experience using SAP suite of tools
• Ability to leverage data analytics tools (ACL, Power BI, SQL)
• Understanding of development finance operations.
• Behavioural Competencies
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• High ethical standards, independence, and professional judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Timely delivery of risk-based IT audits
• Clarity, accuracy, and completeness of audit reports; minimum level of rework required prior to final issuance
• Quality and impact of audit findings and recommendations
• Effectiveness of follow-up and issue resolution
• Quality of control evaluations, including root cause analysis and assessment of impact on operations and financial data.
• Number of audit engagements where data analytics, continuous auditing techniques, or technology-enabled audit tools were applied.
• Quality and relevance of analytics used in identifying risks, anomalies, or control weaknesses.
• A University Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Accounting or a related discipline.
• Professional qualification: Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), ISO 20000/270001 Lead Auditor
• A minimum of 5–8 years of professional experience in IT audit, IT risk management, or information security is required, preferably gained within a Development Finance Institution (DFI), multilateral organization, banking sector, or one of the Big Four accounting firms.

Contractual Information:

• Candidate must be willing and able to relocate to Lagos, Nigeria.
• 3 Year Renewable Contract

If you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Caleb Ebrahim at

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