Principal Systems Auditor at Rural Electrification Authority

INTERNAL AUDIT DIRECTORATE

SYSTEMS AND FORENSIC AUDIT DEPARTMENT

GRADE REREC 4 (1 POST)

Job Specification

• Participating in the development and execution of the audit strategy in relation to information Systems;
• Performing Information Systems Audit in the Corporation as and when requested and drafting suitable audit reports highlighting root causes and key process/control weaknesses, non-compliance with procedures and policies, regulatory requirements etc.;
• Undertaking IS related special audits/investigations/review assignments as assigned by the Manager;
• Supporting in the development and execution of IS and Security Audit Plans;
• Providing Information Systems (IS) Consultancy Services for projects undertaken by the Corporation and ensuring compliance with best practice;
• Providing support to business during acquisition and/or implementation of new systems; and
• Providing support to audit teams in independently extracting and analysing data.

Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:-

• A minimum period of eight (8) years in relevant work experience and at least three (3) years in supervisory role in a position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Masters degree in information Science, Business Administration, Engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelors degree in information Technology, Finance, Computer Science, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Professional qualification in IT security e.g. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); CIA/CISM/CRISK Certification;
• Membership in a professional body: Information System Audit and Control Association (ISACA), or Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE); Association of Certified Financial Analysis (ACFA), EBK;
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Certificate in management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Demonstrated results in work performance.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Good communication skills;
• Good analytical skills;
• Good analytical skills;
• Interpersonal skills; and
• Team player