Applicants are hereby invited for the position of Audit Senior - IT (Non-Management Grade 6) within our Group Internal Audit Unit.

Applications are to be submitted on or before September 21, 2026. 

JOB SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of Auditors in the conduct of Risk Based IT (Information Technology) Audits in accordance with accepted Professional Standards covering aspects of Information Technology (IT) Compliance for Information processing facilities, system development functions, application controls of systems in use or under development and related processes throughout the Group. The incumbent will also be responsible for providing recommendations aimed at giving management the assurance that IT Risks are being effectively managed and that the Group’s goals and objectives are being accomplished.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILIITIES

• Supervises staff while ensuring their on the Job Training, Assignment scheduling, periodic Performance Appraisal including Coaching, Mentoring and initiating corrective action where necessary, to aid in the development of staff
• Plans the Audit Engagement (exercise/activities) which includes the development of the Business Background document, Audit Scope, Audit Program, Control Self-Assessment (CSA) and working papers
• Develops the budget (time and financial allocations) for the planned Audit and determines resource requirements for the conduct of assignments
• Conducts the opening conference at the beginning of each Audit and agrees on the scope, roles and timelines with the Audit Client
• Leads and conducts reviews of the Information Technology (IT) related processes and systems of the First Citizens Group, assessing the adequacy, efficiency and effectiveness toward Risk Management and Goal Congruence against international standards and best practices
• Reviews task schedules at the end of the audit engagement to analyse the performance against budget and prepare a report to the Audit Manager
• Prepares a draft report of audit findings with recommendations to the Audit Manager
• Leads discussions of audit findings with the audit client including identifying and providing input to cost effective suggestions/solutions that may lead to process improvement and enhanced Goal Congruence to the Audit Client and the department's internal processes
• Provides consultancy services in an Audit capacity to the change management process governing new and amended policies, procedures, product, or system development changes as required
• Participates as a project member in the implementation of new systems and/or the modification, upgrade of existing systems to ensure that controls (i.e. program change controls, record retention, documentation, security controls and back-up requirements) are adequate prior to acceptance in the production environment
• Represents the Unit at meetings and project committees when necessary
• Reviews changes to the Group's existing computer systems and related processes ensuring that associated risks are adequately addressed
• Monitors Sampling Techniques to ensure soundness and that Audit approaches are relevant and applicable to the Group's current policies, practices, corporate goals and objectives
• Administers and maintains the automated Audit and Data Sampling Tools (software programs) used by Group Internal Audit (GIA) to support the work carried out by the GIA team members
• Prepares preliminary reports which are intended for submission to the Audit Committee and other clients
• Conducts special investigations and prepares preliminary reports for eventual submission to clients
• Engages in marketing of the Group’s products and services
• Responds to customers’ requests, enquiries, incoming and outgoing calls, both local and foreign, in a courteous and timely manner consistent with operating standards and escalation to the Manager where necessary
• Completes special projects and other related activities as assigned by the Manager

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in an Information Technology or Business Management or Certificate in Information Systems Auditing (CISA) and ACCA – Level 2
• Candidates must also possess a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an Audit or Information Technology field with one (1) year supervisory exposure
• A Valid T&T driver’s license
• A Valid passport and the ability to travel overseas as required
• Ability to work outside the normal working hours including weekends and Public Holidays
• Strong supervisory, conflict resolution and team building skills
• Strong oral and written communication, time management and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and cross selling skills
• Ability to use initiative, work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to read, analyse, interpret, and use complex documents and forms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of the Group’s Operating Software Systems, Products and Services