Job Title: Information System Audit Officer
Organisation: BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Manager Information System Audit
About the Company:
BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd launched on 25 April 2019 and attained its current status as a Tier II Credit institution following a successful background as the leading Microfinances services provider in Uganda. The bank operates 32 regulated branches and 131 satellite offices covering 84 districts in Uganda targeting Micro, Small. and Medium Entrepreneurs. BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd promotes financial inclusion by extending financial services to unserved and underserved populations especially women and youth as well as people living in poverty in rural areas. The Bank is operationally and financially self-sustaining with over 231,000 active customers and a loan book in excess of Ushs.175 billion.
Job Summary: To participate in establishing and executing the annual audit plan, provide assurance on risk management within the audited audited activities and perform various activities related to IT support within the department.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- In coordination with IS Audit Manager, conduct IT audits covering IT Governance, IT infrastructure, networks, databases, IT security, Digital Financial Services, support activities/help desk operations, contracts, IT project management, management of IT assets, incident and problem management, operating system controls.
- In coordination with IS Audit Manager, develop appropriate audit tests aimed at addressing identified IT risks and achieving the desired audit objectives to provide assurance that IT risks are effectively managed or mitigated.
- Collect sufficient and appropriate audit evidence for all assignments undertaken and ensure that the evidence is properly filed and cross referenced.
- Support the Internal Audit Department to optimize the use of CAATs like Teammate audit software and ACL by providing internal support services to all users when necessary.
- Conduct investigations into reported frauds and forgeries as may be assigned.
- Provide inputs regarding adequacy of internal controls for new systems being developed in-house or purchased from a software vendor.
- Continue professional development through self-training, participation in recommended courses and in-house training and make personal initiative to learn on.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
- Possession of CISA/ CISM certification is an added advantage
- At least 2 years’ experience in financial industry or reputational organization.
Knowledge, Skills & Competences
- Technical knowledge in information systems (Networks, Databases, Operating systems, General computer applications and auditing software).
- Knowledge in accounting principles, auditing standards and techniques.
- Good interpersonal skills with proven ability to communicate effectively (Both written and oral).
- Ability to work in a multidimensional setting.
- Good report writing skills.
- Analytical and planning skills.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their application letter, Curriculum Vitae, and copies of relevant academic documents, IN PDF FILE mentioning the job title as the subject matter to recruitment.bracugandabankltd@brac.net
All applications should be addressed to the Head Human Resource BRAC Uganda Bank Ltd in one PDF.
Deadline: 1st April 2025
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.