Senior Internal Auditor – Bank of Botswana

Job Description

ORGANISATIONAL  RELATIONSHIP: Reports directly to the Principal Internal Auditor and indirectly to the Director.

LIAISES WITH: Bank’s Departmental/Divisional staff and management.

JOB REQUIREMENTS: A Masters degree, preferably in Information Systems and a recognised professional qualification in internal auditing (CIA/CISA) plus at least four years post qualification experience in Computer Information system audit. Technical Certificate in Information Technology, Computer Systems and Information Security Control will be an added advantage.

OR

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Information Systems plus a recognised professional qualification in internal auditing (CIA/CISA) plus at least six years relevant post qualification experience in computer Information system audit. Technical certificate in Information Technology, Computer Systems and Information Security control will be an added advantage.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: 

To organise, manage, supervise and assist the Principal Internal Auditor (Information Systems) in the implementation of the audit of computerised systems. This includes evaluation of risks, examination and reporting on the adequacy and effectiveness of the Bank’s internal control systems and procedures, and to ensure that the Bank’s Information Technology and Computer Systems management, accounting and business policies, procedures and practices are in compliance with laid down Board directives, and are consistent with international standards.

KEY RESULT AREAS:  

1. Enhancement of risk awareness and control measures in all information technology related systems of the Bank;
2. Timely completion of approved Information Technology and Computer Systems audit work progamme;
3. Supervision of Information Technology and Computer Systems audit assignments that result in effective and effcient completion of audits; and Implementation of staff development progammes.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Initiates drafting of annual audit work progammes, for submission to the Principal/Director;
2. Organises and plans the implementation of approved halfyearly audit work programmes and allocation of audits work;
3. Evaluates risks, related controls and assists in the preparation of detailed audit procedures ensuring compliance with International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing, and International Financial Reporting Standards;
4. Supervises, monitors, and undertakes Information Technology and Computer Systems audit assignments to ensure adherence to audit programmes and provides on-going advice and professional guidance to audit teams;
5. To evaluate security measures implemented in the Bank’s network and application system against unauthorised intrusion of data manipulation.
6. To evaluate IT resource utilisation in the Bank.
7. Reviews draft audit reports and audit working file for presentation to the Principal/Director;
8. Follows up implementation of external and internal audit report recommendations and directives to ensure that remedial or corrective action has been taken;
9. Participates in the implementation of staff development and training programmes;
10. Evaluates performance of staff on completed audit assignments and recommends improvement in identified areas of weakness;
11. Carry out complex investigative Information Technology and Computer Systems audit assignments for review by the Principal/Director;
12. Monitors maintenance of discipline and provides advise on staff welfare matters;
13. Contributes to the formulation and implementation of strategic Internal Audit policies for the Bank; and
14. Undertakes such other related duties as directed by the Principal Internal Auditor and the Director, including serving on task forces that provide proactive support.

Closing date: July 07, 2023

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