Head, IT Audit

About this role

The role is for a Head of IT Audit at Moniepoint Incorporated, based in Rivers. It is an executive position within Internal Audit, reporting to the Chief Audit Officer. The successful candidate will lead the organisation’s technology audit function, oversee risk assessments, IT governance and cybersecurity controls, ensure regulatory compliance, and advise senior management and the Audit Committee on technology risks across infrastructure, applications, and cloud environments.

What you would do

• Develop and execute an annual, risk-based IT audit plan aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Direct complex audits covering network security, cloud architecture, IAM, data privacy, and business continuity/disaster recovery.
• Evaluate alignment with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, COBIT, SOC 2, and data privacy laws.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of IT auditors and technical specialists.
• Present audit findings, risk evaluations and remediation plans to the Chief Audit Officer and senior management.
• Drive continuous monitoring and analytics by embedding automated audit techniques and CCM into the audit lifecycle.

What they are asking for

• 10+ years of progressive IT auditing, technology risk management, or cybersecurity experience.
• 4+ years in a senior leadership or management role.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity or related field.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) required; additional credentials such as CRISC, CISM, CISSP or CIA are desirable.
• Strong technical knowledge of cloud environments (Google and AWS), network infrastructure, database security, API and ITGCs.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, strategic problem-solving, and analytics skills.

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