Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Technical Auditor Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Technical Auditor Jobs

Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is a statutory body under the Ministry of
Trade Industry and Cooperatives responsible for standardization, Quality Assurance,
Metrology and Laboratory Testing (SQMT) with the objective of facilitating fair trade,
promoting local industries and Consumer protection.

UNBS is looking for highly motivated candidates, result-oriented and qualified professionals with integrity for employment on a three-year renewable contract depending on satisfactory performance to fill the posts below;

  • Senior Technical Auditor, Information Technology Systems (1 Position)

    Reporting to the Manager Audit, the successful candidate shall be required to perform the
    following duties;

  • Provide input to the annual Information System (IS)/ Information Technology (IT)
    audit plan to be included in the overall departmental Annual Audit Plan.
  • Develop detailed IT audit work plans, information system audit programs/audit
    tests for specific engagements, audit schedules and risk assessments.
  • Conduct all assigned IS/ IT audits end-to-end; including planning, evaluating and
    documenting the results, reporting and follow up in accordance with the annual
    audit plan.
  • Evaluate adequacy and effectiveness of IT Governance, Risk Management and
    Controls for the Bureau, particularly on applications and infrastructure security.
  • Conduct special IS/ IT project audits, including investigation of fraud and/ or
    irregularities, as required,
  • Conduct IT security audits (e.g. network, operating system and data center),
    including evaluating if security vulnerabilities are properly identified and mitigated.
  • Coordinate the scope and performance of these reviews with departments and
    external security experts, where applicable.
  • Prepare clear and concise audit reports on audit findings, detect non-compliance
    with UNBS policies, guidelines, statutory requirements and procedures for
    discussion with management, and your immediate supervisor before final reports
    are issued for corrective action.
  • Provide first level assurance services on system development and acquisition
    process of all Information Technology Systems and modules being brought into the
    UNBS IT environment.
  • Conduct assessments on changed, newly added or implemented IT internal controls
  • Support Internal Audit Department to optimize the use of existing CAATs (i.e.
    Teammate, IDEA, EnCase and ACL Audit Exchange audit systems) such as
    providing internal technical support and knowledge sharing services to all users
    when necessary.
  • Develop and maintain productive client, staff and management relationships
    through individual contacts and group meetings.

    Qualifications and other requirement
  • Post-Graduate qualification in Information Technology or computer science or a
    related field from a recognized University
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems and/ or Technology or
    related field.
  • Professional
    qualification of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is a MUST
  • Other Professional Information Systems Audit/Security/Risk Certifications such as
    CISM, CISSP, etc. will be added advantage.
  • Minimum of 5 years of practical experience in areas of IT Audit/Risk/Security
    preferably with a large corporate environment.
  • Possession of technical knowledge in Core information system domains specifically
    Software development, Networking, Databases (MY SQL and MS SQL), Operating
    systems & Infrastructure (MS 2016 and above & UNIX related systems), Windows
    Active Directory and General Computer applications.
  • Understanding of information security standards, best practices for securing
    computer systems, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Working knowledge of ACL/ IDEA / EnCase and/or Teammate Audit Systems is an
    added advantage
  • Good report writing skills together with basic knowledge of COBIT and best IT
    industry practices.
  • Knowledge of auditing standards and techniques is an added advantage.
  • Additionally, good working knowledge in the areas of: information security, IT risk,
    software development lifecycle, network security, internet/cyber technologies,
    Computer forensics, ERP Systems and databases will be of added advantage.
  • Age: Between 30 and 45 years

    The successful candidate must have a high level of integrity and professionalism,
    Communication, Teamwork and Analytical skills and needs to be a team player, an
    excellent communicator with good oral communication and presentation skills.

    How to Apply

  • Interested persons with the requirements are encouraged to apply online
  • Use your email address for registration
  • Fill in all tabs as per the application as required
  • Attach your updated CV with mobile telephone numbers indicated, copies of
    academic qualifications and national identity card under the tab for documents
  • Complete your application by clicking ‘submit application’
  • No hand delivered applications will be received
  • Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
  • UNBS does not request for any payments at any stage of recruitment and review
    process
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
  • Apply by 17th May 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; Uganda National Bureau of Standards - Senior Technical Auditor Jobs

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