Internal Audit Officer I at Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)

Ref. No. HELB/019 - Grade 7

Job Profile

The job holder is responsible for supervising reviews of the Institution’s IT Systems and infrastructure and forensic audits and providing assurance to Management on the adequacy of the internal controls, ensuring that systems are effective and efficient in preventing fraud, losses, safeguarding institution assets and driving the attainment of Institutions strategic objectives.

Job Specifications
IT Audit and Forensic Services

Duties and Responsibilities at this level will entail: -

• Supervising operations of the IT audit section for effective service delivery;
• Supervising development and implementation of IT related internal audit section policies and procedures to achieve the audit strategic objectives;
• Ensuring Audit section’s risk- based work plan is adhered to ensure timelines set are attained;
• Supervising individual engagements from planning to follow up by the direct reports to enable seamless completion of activities;
• Providing input in the development/review and implementation of internal audit strategies, Policies and procedures;
• Providing input in the preparation of risk-based audit work plans and budget aligned to HELB’s strategy and objectives;
• Planning for and executing audit assignments as the approved audit work plan to provide assurance on the adequacy and effectiveness of governance, risk management and internal controls systems;
• Performing ICT systems audits of business support systems, IT operations, network security, Value Added Services (VAS) systems, and IT infrastructure;
• Performing Information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery and system maintenance;
• Performing reviews and provide independent assurance of internal control procedures and security for systems under development and/or enhancements to current systems;
• Undertaking consulting assignments as necessary to provide expertise in the subject area;
• Carrying out adhoc audits and investigations as necessary
• Participating in closing meetings with client at the end of fieldwork, providing clear explanations for identified issues; and
• Preparing draft audit reports on completion of each audit engagement to effectively communicate audit findings with proposed practical and value adding recommendations.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade an officer must have: -

• At least three (3) years’ work experience at the grade of Internal Auditor Officer II or in a comparable position;
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, ICT or their equivalents from a recognized University;
• Proficiency in use of CAATS;
• Certificate in computer applications; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

 Key Competencies and Skills

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Risk Management skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multitask