AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited Recruitment for Senior IS Auditor - Development & Application Proficiency

AB Microfinance Bank Nigeria Limited is a member of an international network of Microfinance Banks under Access Holding Microfinance AG (www.accessholding.com), with its Head office in Berlin, Germany.

The Group provides world class banking services to micro, small and medium enterprises and private individuals in Africa and Asia. It has been spreading out to other countries across the globe rapidly.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Senior IS Auditor - Development & Application Proficiency

Job Location: Lagos

Key Responsibilities
Pre-Audit Responsibilities:

• Proactive alignment with the IT audit scope and annual auditing cycles and plans.
• Preparation and review of pre audit documentation

Auditing Responsibilities:

• Perform full risk and compliance audit reviews, over controls related to effectiveness, efficiency and Security of IT operations'; using applicable standards and regulations.
• Evaluate control environment as it relates to emerging information technology trends (cloud computing, social media, BYOD, etc.)
• Evaluate information system design and implementation processes against project management and system development life cycles
• Obtain, analyze and evaluate documentation, reports, data, flowcharts etc. for IT processes such as system development, IT security management and IT operations.
• Ensure that IT Audits are performed in line with established professional and regulatory standards.
• Create and undertake IT-business audit risk assessments; develop and execute IT audits within specified implementation duration; discuss results with Management and provides guidance on control issues and concerns.

Post Audit Responsibilities:

• Prepare and present findings to the Management and Stakeholders of the Auditee, prepare IT Audit reports and IT Audit processes & procedures.
• Adequately document and summarize findings, recommendations and action plans in an audit report; reaches consensus on findings and recommendations with IT and business management; presents reports to audit management, business management and the Audit Committee.
• Prepares and submits requested documentation and reports for external audits and regulatory examinations.
• Ensure that management responses are received in a timely fashion, and are in line with recommendations, and have a reasonable estimated completion date.

Consultation Responsibilities:

• Performs follow-up consultation on resolution of key issues
• Serve as a department resource for questions and guidance on technical matters; extracts and provides data to other auditors for analysis.

Profile Competencies Required
General working Proficiencies:

• Working knowledge of industry recognized auditing standards, such as Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Guidelines and ISACA IS Audit and Assurance Standards and Guidelines. (IIA; ISACA; ISO 27001).
• High degree of process understanding as well as profound knowledge / willingness to develop in the areas of Banking and finance products, digital finance and digital channel management
• Insight into Banking laws and are willing to become acquainted with local specific Banking laws, standard banking requirements as well as IT banking systems.
• Basic understanding in project management and organization skills with high attention to detail.
• Inquisitive, critical thinker with business risk awareness, professional skepticism, and sound judgment.
• Ability to research, assimilate information from both IT and business functions, apply strong problem solving and analytical skills, and influence issue resolution.
• Good communication and interaction capability (Excellent written and verbal communication, interviewing, and presentation skills - proficiency in English)
• Willingness to travel up to 50% to Audit locations outside Nigeria

Technical Proficiency - Development and programming:

• Advanced Knowledge in Programming languages: Java, C++, Visual Basic, .NET and or PHP.
• Composite knowledge in mobile application development and deployment
• Adequate understanding of SDLC and Software TIP-TIM (Transfer into Production), (Transfer into Maintenance)
• Basic understanding of AGILE and SCRUM approach

Technical Proficiency - Application Management:

• Basic Knowledge in Application maintenance and user management
• Audit experience and high technological proficiency in front end and back end Authentication, Access management, vulnerability assessment and application Logging.
• Composite Knowledge in Linux operating environments; understanding of application setup and installation basics.

Profile Competencies Required:

• Working knowledge of industry recognized auditing standards, such as Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards and Guidelines and ISACA IS Audit and Assurance Standards and Guidelines. (IIA; ISACA; ISO 27001).
• High degree of process understanding as well as profound knowledge / willingness to develop in the areas of Banking and finance products, digital finance and digital channel management
• Advanced Knowledge in Programming languages: Java, C++, Visual Basic, .NET and or PHP.
• Composite knowledge in mobile application development and deployment
• Adequate understanding of SDLC and Software TIP-TIM (Transfer into Production), (Transfer into Maintenance)
• Basic understanding of AGILE and SCRUM approach.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV as an attachment to: jobs@ab-mfbnigeria.com Please ensure that you indicate the position as the SUBJECT of the mail, failure to comply would render your application invalid.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.