IT Auditor & Risk Officer Recruitment at Swift Networks Limited, 4th June, 2019

Swift Networks Limited is a facilities-based telecommunications services provider. The company was founded in 2002, since inception, Swift Networks has invested heavily in “next generation” networking technologies to build a multi-service network platform. Due to rapid expansion we are looking for a qualified candidate to fill a strategic business position as we maintain our status as the leading broadband connectivity services provider in Nigeria. Uniquely, the work environment offers a first class condition with a very attractive remuneration package. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: IT Auditor & Risk Officer Location: Lagos Key Role

• Successful candidate must be able to display a detailed understanding of the activity under audit, including IT risks and controls

• Share expertise and experience with the audit team and acts as a coach on specific projects.
• Supports the annual Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities by testing and evaluating effectiveness of key SOX control activities.
• Participate in special projects by conducting specific and technical review / investigation activities.
• Identify potential threats to the financial stability of the company, including risky credit, investments, and portfolio inefficiencies.
• Detect potential threats to operational efficiency including underperforming resources, personnel liabilities, property inefficiencies, and safety risks.
• Recognize potential threats to the company’s reputation including marketing missteps.
• Prepare and maintains internal and external data gathering for risk analysis and reporting.
• Design and implements methods for avoiding potential threats using available risk metric software and personal knowledge of the industry.
• Deliver regular risk analysis reports to company executives complete with actionable plans for avoiding or preventing potential threats at all levels.
• Coordinate programs designed to minimize threats and anticipate threats to the company.
• Develop insurance strategies and financing techniques to appropriately deal with any unanticipated losses.
• Oversee all audits of accounting practices, safety measures, and compliance reports.
• Conduct regular risk assessments either through a team of risk management experts or personally on site.
• Manages and prepares all documentation related to risk assessments and reviews of Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Assess IT risks and internal control strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop audit work program;
• Execute the work outlined in the audit work program.
• Document the work performed and conclusions in electronic work papers.
• Work as part of integrated audit teams.
• Regularly interact and communicate with management to discuss and present audit results, gain acceptance and provide advice to remediate on audit issues.
• Advise IT and business stakeholders on control best practices within their processes to reduce risks and improve efficiency and financial profitability.
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

• The job holder MUST have a Bachelor's Degree 2nd Class honours (Upper division) in Computer, Finance, Information Technology or other related fields with a minimum of 5 years' post qualification in a reputable organisation.
• Possession of a Master's Degree and relevant professional certification i.e. (CISA) will be an added advantage.

• Ability to innovate, prioritize and implement effectively
• Highly proficient and versatile in the use of technology
• High level of honesty and integrity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to work with little or no supervision
• Goal oriented and needs to be focused
• Teams Dynamics
• Resource Management
• Oral and written communication skills
• Advanced Presentation skills
• Supervision and Coaching
• Strong organisational, analytical and communication
• Extremely detail oriented
• Strong financial and control management
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, pressurized work environment