Deloitte
digital financial institution
SeniorITAuditor
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“Senior IT Auditor at Deloitte. Skills: IT Audit, Information Security, Technology Risk, Systems Control, Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance. Support the development and execution of the annual, risk-based IT audit plan.. Conduct comprehensive IT audits covering core banking systems, financial applications, digital channels, cybersecurity, cloud environments, databases, and IT operations.”
What You'll Achieve.
Support the development and execution of the annual, risk-based IT audit plan.; Provide robust assurance reviews over digital transformation initiatives, fintech partnerships, and third-party vendor integrations.; Track, validate, and report on the implementation of internal IT audit recommendations, external audit findings, and regulatory directives.
Industry & Context.
Provide proactive, independent control insights on upcoming IT projects and system migrations without assuming management responsibility.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum of 5–7 years of relevant experience in IT audit, information security, technology risk, or systems control.
Nice to Have
Active certification (or advanced progress toward completion) is highly preferred: CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) – Strongly preferred, CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control), CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker), Other recognized IT Audit certifications.
What You'll Do.
Support the development and execution of the annual
risk-based IT audit plan.
Conduct comprehensive IT audits covering core banking systems
financial applications
Perform technical audits of key platforms
digital banking applications
and payment gateways.
Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs) including user access management
and vendor management.
Assess IT application controls
including maker-checker integrity
and exception monitoring.
Assess the adequacy of cybersecurity controls
vulnerability management programs
and information security governance.
Verify compliance with applicable regulations
including CBN technology and cybersecurity guidelines
NDPA/NDPC data protection requirements
and internal information security frameworks.
Review IT disaster recovery plans
business continuity plans (BCP)
privileged access controls
and password management protocols.
Provide robust assurance reviews over digital transformation initiatives
and third-party vendor integrations.
risk-focused audit findings structured around criteria
and report on the implementation of internal IT audit recommendations
external audit findings
and regulatory directives.
or overdue IT control weaknesses directly to the Chief Internal Audit Officer and the Group IT Audit Director.
independent control insights on upcoming IT projects and system migrations without assuming management responsibility.
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate and liaise with the Group Central IT Audit team to align local audit work programs with Group methodologies and global security standards.; Collaborate with IT and business process owners to agree on practical, SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) management action plans.
Communication Scope
Prepare clear, risk-focused audit findings structured around criteria, condition, cause, impact, and recommendation.
Process & Methodology
Support the development and execution of the annual, risk-based IT audit plan., Prepare clear, risk-focused audit findings structured around criteria, condition, cause, impact, and recommendation., Collaborate with IT and business process owners to agree on practical, SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound) management action plans., Track, validate, and report on the implementation of internal IT audit recommendations, external audit findings, and regulatory directives.
Full Job Description
Our client is a prominent digital financial institution focused on supporting entrepreneurs and micro-businesses across Nigeria. With an established branch presence and a growing digital platform offering innovative solutions, the organisation continues to leverage technology to enhance financial inclusion. As part of its ongoing digital growth and commitment to maintaining a secure technology environment, our client is looking to engage a skilled and experienced Senior IT Auditor to join its Internal Audit team in Lagos. Key Responsibilities 1. IT Audit Planning and Execution * Support the development and execution of the annual, risk-based IT audit plan. * Collaborate and liaise with the Group Central IT Audit team to align local audit work programs with Group methodologies and global security standards. * Conduct comprehensive IT audits covering core banking systems, financial applications, digital channels, cybersecurity, cloud environments, databases, and IT operations. * Perform technical audits of key platforms, Core Banking system, Sage X3, digital banking applications, POS/card platforms, and payment gateways. * Evaluate IT General Controls (ITGCs) including user access management, change management, backup/recovery, incident management, and vendor management. * Assess IT application controls, including maker-checker integrity, input validation, system configuration, interface controls, and exception monitoring. 2. Cybersecurity, Data Privacy & Regulatory Compliance * Assess the adequacy of cybersecurity controls, vulnerability management programs, threat monitoring, and information security governance. * Verify compliance with applicable regulations, including CBN technology and cybersecurity guidelines, NDPA/NDPC data protection requirements, and internal information security frameworks. * Review IT disaster recovery plans, business continuity plans (BCP), system logs, privileged access controls, and password management protocols. * Provide robust assuran
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