SYSTEM AUDIT & CONTROL OFFICER

Lextorah LDS

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Lagos, ng on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 23, 2026 Last posted February 23, 2026
Job description

Applications are hereby requested from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position which exist in a reputable institution with Headquarters in Lagos

Skill Requirements:

  • Strong knowledge of IT Audit and Assurance Stadards, Guidelines & Tools, Techniques, Code of Professional Ethics and Other applicable standards.
  • An IT Risk Management/Assessment Concepts, tools and techniques in an Audit context
  • Stron knowledge of control objectives and controls related to information systems
  • Knowledge of audit planning and audit project management techniques, including follow up.
  • Knowledge of fundamental business processes (e.g purchasing, payroll, account payable, accounts recievable) including relevant IT
  • Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations which affect the scope, evidence, collection and preservation and frequency of audits.
  • Knowledge of evidence collection techniques (e.g. observation, inquiry, inspection, interview, data analysis) used to garther, protect and preserve audit evidence
  • Knowledge of reporting and communication techniques
  • Knowledge of audit quality assurance systems and frameworks
  • Knowledge of IT architecture related to data, applications and technology (e.g web based applications, web services).

 

Duties:

  • Develop and implement a risk-based IT Audit Strategy in compliance with IT Audit Standards to ensure that key areas are included.
  • Plan strategic IT audits to determine whether information systems are protected, controlled and provide value to the organization
  • Conduct IT audits in accordance with IT audit standards to achieve planned audit objectives.
  • Report all audit findings and make recommendations to key stakeholders for effecting change when necessary
  • Conduuct follow up or prepare timely status reports to ensure that appropriate actions are taken by management.
  • Reports directly to the Head, Internal Audit and Control 
  • B.S C/HND in Accounting, Computer Science from any reputable institution
  • A Master Degree in the same discipline is an added advantage
  • Must be a member of Certified Information System Auditor (CISA) with not less than 3 years working experience in the Audit Department
  • Good ICT skill is a basic requirement
About this role

Summary

Conduct IT audits, develop risk-based strategies, report findings, ensure compliance, and follow up.

Job title

SYSTEM AUDIT & CONTROL OFFICER

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Lagos, ng; on-site role with no remote work specified.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

IT audit standardsrisk managementcontrol objectivesaudit planningevidence collectionreportingIT architectureCISA

Preferred skills

IT risk assessmentaudit quality assuranceweb applications

Specializations

IT auditrisk managementcontrol objectivesaudit planningIT architecture
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Lagos, Nigeria

On-site City
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