IT Internal Auditor at The African Reinsurance Corporation

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is the leading African reinsurance company with headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria). Africa Re has six regional offices: Casablanca (Morocco), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Cairo (Egypt) and Ebene (Mauritius). The Corporation equally has two subsidiaries: African Reinsurance Corporation South Africa Ltd in Johannesburg (South Africa), Africa Retakaful in Cairo (Egypt) and one Local Office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).

Africa Re has a broad-based shareholding comprising 41 African member States, the African Development Bank (AfDB), 114 African insurance and reinsurance companies and three non-regional shareholders, including leading global insurers and reinsurers. The Financial Strength and Credit Rating of Africa Re is A by A.M. Best and A – by Standard & Poor’s.

Africa-Re hereby announces the vacancy for the position below at the Professional Category level in the Internal Audit Department at its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria:

Job Title: IT Internal Auditor

Location: Head Office, Lagos, Nigeria
Grade Level: Professional Category level

Responsibilities

• Information Technology Internal Auditor (IT Internal Auditor) will be responsible for assessing and making appropriate recommendations to improve the organization’s IT Governance processes.
• He/she will work with the Audit Team in managing the Internal Audit Department’s IT Projects, and setting up a quality control system for the Corporation.

Duties / Job Details
Under the supervision of the Director, the incumbent will carry out the following functions:

• Review general and application control on the information systems of the Corporation
• Perform reviews of IT management policies and procedures such as change management, business continuity planning/ disaster recovery, information security, system development standards, maintenance to ensure that controls surrounding these processes are adequate
• Maintain and develop computerized audit applications and software
• Prepare IT audit assignments, complete the fieldwork, issue the report, and assure proper audit documentation is in place
• Assist and train other audit staff in the use of computerized audit techniques, and in developing methods for review and analysis of computerized information systems in the Corporation
• Conduct operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audits, as assigned
• Monitor the status of audit recommendations, appraise the adequacy of follow-up action plans
• Identify training needs, develop training programs and materials, and conduct workshops in accordance with the internal audit standards
• Develop, build & implement tools to analyze data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness. Ultimately be a source for analytics that the team adopts to provide assurance on processes
• S/He will also assist the Audit Team in managing the Internal Audit Department’s IT Projects, and setting up a quality control system
• Prepare and present written and oral reports in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for various audiences (Board, Management, Auditees, etc.)
• Consult with and advise Information and Communication Technology and other staff on various operational issues related to computerized information systems and on general business operations
• Follow up on audit findings to ensure that corrective actions have been taken.
• Coordinate and interact with external auditors and other external parties as may be required
• Perform other job-related duties as determined by the Director of Internal Audit.

Academic Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's / Master's Degree in Computer Science or Finance / Accounting with a passion for IT.
• Relevant professional qualifications in information system certifications include Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA); being also a CIA or CPA will be desirable.
• A minimum of seven (7) years of relevant (re)insurance experience with an IT background and IT audit experience (internal audit and/or external auditing firm)
• Progressive achievement in one or more of the traditional IT disciplines (applications, operations, infrastructure, and management).
• Understanding of multiple technology domains including software development, Windows, database management, networking.
• Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing computer systems, and some applicable laws and regulations.

Competencies and Additional Requirements
Professionalism:

• Proactive; hands-on; results-driven; ability to blend exceptional attention to detail with an ability to retain strategic direction.
• Has knowledge of specialized IT audit applications, such as ACL, TeamMate.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Adequate knowledge of Insurance/Reinsurance.
• Expert knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, risk management.
• Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments within the IT function.
• Experience with multiple technology domains including aspects of Windows, database administration, software development, and networking.

Communication:

• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Ability to produce high-quality work products.
• Fluent in one of the two working languages of the Corporation (French or English). Good knowledge of both languages will be an added advantage.
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately; asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication; tailors language, tone, style and format to match audiences (technical and non-technical audiences).

Teamwork:

• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input and is willing to learn from others.
• Has the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment.
• Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.

Additional Requirements
Applicants must also be:

• Fluent in English and working knowledge of French will be an added advantage
• Nationals of Members state of Africa Re.

Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation’s PS Grade Level
• Education subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children)
• Medical cover for staff and recognized dependents;
• Housing Allowance.
• Duty post Differential (DPD) that may increase of depending on the economic situation
• Variable pay (Annual Performance Bonus)
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the employer)

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply

Note: Africa-Re is an equal opportunity employer and offers good working environment commensurate with international organizations

Application Deadline  24th October, 2020.