Job Title: Audit Manager – IT
Organisation: DFCU Bank
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
DFCU Bank is a fast growing commercial bank offering a variety of innovative products and services. DFCU Limited was started by the Commonwealth Development Corporation (CDC) of the United Kingdom and the Government of Uganda through the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) under the name of Development Finance Company of Uganda Limited. Later restructuring brought in DEG (of Germany) and International Finance Corporation (IFC) as equal partners with CDC and UDC, each having a 25% stake in the company. Its objective was to support long-term development projects whose financing needs and risk did not appeal to the then existing financial commercial lending institutions.
Job Summary: Reporting to the Senior Audit Manager, the Audit Manager- IT is responsible for planning and performing audit assignments of the Bank’s Technology and Cybersecurity Infrastructure, critical business applications and IT processes. The job holder is expected to leverage on his/her knowledge of the business to participate in the execution of IT and Cybersecurity integrated audits while documenting findings in a manner consistent with Internal Audit standards and recommending corrective action relating to internal control failures.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Carry out IT security and technology audits to improve the IT control environment.
- Lead internal/external resources to conduct IT security assessments.
- Identify, and clearly define, Security and Technology related issues and root causes, recommend improvements to internal controls and business processes, and ensure that corrective action plans are implemented.
- Prepare work papers to adequately document audits performed with supporting evidence for all findings.
- Lead the planning of IT Security and Technology Audits and responsible for the completion of all testing within the audit timelines.
- Discuss and agree the factual accuracy of audit observations with the departments and the Audit management team as appropriate.
- Develop Information Security and Technology Audit Programs.
- Build strong relationships and mutual trust with all stakeholders.
- Provide leadership and coaching of team members aimed at upskilling to ensure delivery through direct reports.
- Champion automation of Internal Audit processes and procedures.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Finance or any related field.
- Technical professional certification required (CISA, CFE, CEH CISSP or CISM).
- At least five (5) years of experience in providing Cybersecurity and Technology related audit and assurance services in a busy and changing organization.
- Experience in use of CAATS like IDEA, ACL and audit management software like Teammate with a broad working knowledge of auditing techniques and standards.
- Strong understanding of database design and implementation techniques on MS SQL Server and Oracle is required.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines while ensuring quality and exceeding audit client expectations.
- Practical understanding of relevant industry regulations and their impact on technology and Cybersecurity.
- Applicable knowledge of business and associated technology risks and controls in complex systems environments.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present audit findings in an objective and unbiased manner.
- Strong analytical, attention to detail, organizational and core project management skills.
- Stakeholder management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to influence others and establish credibility with Business Partners.
How to Apply:
If you believe you meet the requirements as noted above, please forward your application to the link below:
Deadline: 29th July 2025.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60