Republic Bank Vacancies Dec 2020

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Team Lead II – Information Technology

EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT

VACANCY

TEAM LEAD II – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Applications are invited from persons with suitable qualifications to fill the position of “Team Lead II- Information Technology” at our Internal Audit Department, Republic Bank Limited.

The jobholder is responsible for:

• Supporting the Information Technology Internal Audit activity throughout the Group, via the gathering and analysis of data to provide assurance to the Audit Committee and Board on the adequacy, application and effectiveness of the controls, risk management and governance arrangements in operation at the unit being audited.
• Alerting management to significant weaknesses in IT controls, trends, or new technologies that may lead or have led to material error, loss, waste, harm or other undesired result and failure to achieve desired level of performance.
• Advising management and staff on improvements in control, performance and operational efficiency.
• Coaching, training and guiding support staff in ensuring the department objectives are achieved.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Planning of Information System and Technology Audits/Assessments by:
• Conducting risk assessments of IT systems and business areas including emerging risks, best practice and applicable laws and regulations
• Determining audit objectives and scope
• Designing audit programs in accordance with Standards set by the IIA COBIT and the industry best practices to provide sufficient evidence to conclude on the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal controls, compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• Developing/monitoring project time budget and expenses and conducting/documenting periodic audit status meetings.
• Preparing interview questions, engagement letters and other correspondence to auditee for Management’s signature.
• Gathering and organizing relevant information methodically, validating, documenting/updating technical business process, process flows and map risks with controls.

• Conducting Information System and Technology Audits/Assessments by:
• Administering all aspects of the audit job and identifying, documenting, assessing and reporting all control weaknesses to the IT Audit Manager for review/guidance and making recommendations for improvements through the execution of:
  • Investigating the degree of security and control maintained over all aspects of computer operations at computer sites in accordance with the Bank’s policies as designated by the OR Department.
  • Coordinating and guiding in the execution of audit walkthroughs and team assignments.
  • Using automated tools in the design and execution of audit procedures.
  • Determining based on the results, if additional testing, editing or further documentation is required.
  • Evaluating risks based on exceptions raised.
  • Preparing TeamMate documentation with clarity, accuracy and succinctness in a timely manner
  • Documenting Point Sheet exceptions to audit standards, the banks standards and relevant laws and regulation and making valid recommendations for improvements in procedures and practices based on internal standards and best practices.

• Management of team members through:
  • Performing training and continuous guidance to staff auditors
  • Reviewing all audit work papers for correctness, coverage and completion, providing guidance and coaching to support staff
  • Completing first level review of audit work papers prepared by the Staff Auditors I and II
  • Engagement Management:
    • Assisting the engagement manager with ensuring quality is maintained and stakeholder expectations are managed as agreed within the engagement or project scope
    • Maintain an engagement lead role in the planning, execution, reporting and remediation of assigned Audit and Project engagements.
    • Providing software expertise in Computer Aided Audit Techniques (CAATs) and other auditing software, such as Audit Command Language (ACL) and Win Audit for example in the extraction and analysis of audit data.
      • Providing independent, objective consulting, advisory service on procedural/policy changes and other functions such as special investigations and participating in focus group forums.
      • Providing opinions to the Audit Manager and business owners on industry best practices in Information Technology, in particular the issue of Information Security.
      • Executing special investigations upon, as requested by the Audit Manager, General Managers or Business Owners.
      • Providing expertise in the use of the Audit Command Language (ACL) Software and other auditing software to extract relevant audit Information through the execution of the following:
      • Supporting the phoenix database download from ITMD and analyzing, interrogating, extracting and compiling data.
      • Writing, amending and running ACL programming scripts
      • Formatting and printing ACL reports using Crystal Report Writer.
      • Providing technical support for the review and maintenance of IA’s in-house applications as well as general Information Technology support as requested by IA departmental staff.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Information Technology Audit.
• First degree in Computer Science or Information Systems.
• Possession of CISA, CISSP or CISM
• Thorough knowledge of IT Security and Industry best practices.
• Full understanding of IIA Code of Ethics and Control Objectives for Information and related Technology (COBIT)
• Knowledge of the relevant Financial Laws and banking regulations in all the countries in which the Bank operates.
• Full understanding of the International Standards of Professional Practice of Internal Auditing and IS Control Professional Standards
• Full understanding of RBL’s Internal Audit’s auditing procedures and the content of Internal Audit’s Auditing Standards Manual.
• Advanced knowledge in the Microsoft suite of programmes, ACL and Crystal Reports.
• Knowledge of CAAT
• Understanding of all the core banking computer systems and other stand-alone systems in operation in the Group.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Ability to assess design weakness in systems and procedures to identify risks through Flow Charting/Process mapping/Process Workflow Methodology.
• Sound Investigative, Analytical and Numerical skills.
• Excellent Interviewing and Communication skills with the ability to analyze and evaluate facts, write concise reports and exercise unbiased judgment and manage conflicts.
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and retain effective working relationships with auditees’ management and staff.
• Good Supervisory, coaching and team building skills.

REMUNERATION:

The Bank offers an attractive compensation package.

Closing date for submission of applications is December 23, 2020

Thank you for your interest in Republic Bank Limited.

Please note that only suitable applications will be acknowledged.

Republic Bank Vacancies Dec 2020