Head, IT Audit

About this role

The role is Head of IT Audit at Moniepoint Incorporated. It is a senior, executive-level position responsible for leading the organisation’s technology audit function, risk assessments, IT governance and cybersecurity controls, and regulatory compliance. The role reports to the Chief Audit Officer and involves advising executive leadership and the Audit Committee on mitigating technology risks across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments. The employer is a global business payments and banking platform that serves over 600,000 businesses and emphasises remote work and professional development.

What you would do

• Lead and develop the IT audit team and ensure ongoing professional development
• Evaluate IT governance, cybersecurity, and compliance with standards and data privacy laws
• Direct audits of network security, cloud architecture (Google/AWS), IAM, data privacy, and business continuity/disaster recovery
• Present audit findings and remediation plans to the Chief Audit Officer and senior management
• Develop and execute an annual risk-based IT audit plan aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements
• Embed automated audit techniques, data analytics, and continuous controls monitoring into the audit lifecycle
• Drive governance and reporting to executive leadership and the Audit Committee
• Provide strategic leadership to ensure compliance with industry frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 2
• Mentor and lead a high-performing IT audit team with technical proficiency
• Promote continuous improvement in audit processes and technology-enabled controls

What they are asking for

• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is required
• Additional credentials such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP, or CIA are desirable
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field
• 10+ years of progressive IT auditing, technology risk management, or cybersecurity experience
• At least 4 years in a senior leadership or management role
• Deep technical knowledge of cloud environments (Google and AWS), network infrastructure, database security, API, application controls, and ITGCs
• Strong data analytics skills and ability to apply risk assessment to IT environments
• Excellent stakeholder management, executive communication, problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities

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