*IT AUDIT TEAM LEADER* The position exists to provide independent and objective assurance and advisory services by supervising and executing internal audit assurance and advisory engagements to support the implementation of the Annual Internal Audit Plan, providing assurance and advice on IT governance, risk management and control processes in accordance with professional standards and the legislative framework. The position reports to the Deputy Director Internal Audit. *DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* - Participate in the development of strategic and annual internal audit plans and supervise the execution of those plans. - Provide a comprehensive, practical schedule of annual audit coverage for IT audits for review and incorporation into the Internal Audit Plan by the Deputy Director Internal Audit. - Determine areas of risk and appraise their significance in relation to operational factors of cost, schedule, and quality. Classify audit projects as to degree of risk and significance and as to frequency of audit coverage. - Approve plans for preliminary survey of auditable areas and assess the adequacy and reliability of the information gathered. - Review and approve the purpose, scope, audit approach and the audit programme for audit segments allocated to IT Auditors. - Provide for and perform research on the Authority’s policies and procedures, technology, current developments in ICTs and information system audit and security profession, changes in laws and statutory requirements. - Obtain an understanding of the impact of technological changes and legislative requirements on the audit client’s operations and systems. - Monitor audit budgets and schedules through on-site observations and periodic time reports. - Assume and execute selected IT audits, reviews of systems and IT applications and processes. - Develop, build and implement IT audit tools (e.g. ACL, SQL, Excel queries) to analyze data to improve audit efficiency and effectiveness. - Perform data analysis on complex data sets to provide meaningful information and insight to management and the Board. - Administer and support audit software, e.g. TeamMate, ACL. - Lead digital forensic investigations. - Conduct and supervise IT security audits, including network vulnerability assessments and penetration testing. - Provide IT auditors with necessary training in IT audit techniques and audit software, that is, TeamMate Audit Management system and ACL Analytics. - Initiate and implement audit automation testing, e.g Robotic Process Automation (RPA). - Accumulate data, maintain records, and prepare reports on the administration of audit projects and other assigned activities. - Conduct ad-hoc/special investigations and reviews as requested by the Board/management. *QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE* - Degree in Computer Auditing, Computer Science, Information Technology or Business Studies and Computer Science. - CISA, CISSP or any other relevant professional qualification. - Digital forensic certification will be an added advantage. - Membership of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)/ISACA. - At least 7 years of hands-on experience. *CHARACTERISTICS AND SKILLS* - Results Focused - Excellent report writing skills. - Unquestionable integrity. *Application Process* All interested applicants should submit applications containing a detailed Curriculum vitae including the following information: - Full Name (Surname first) - Position applied for - Qualifications/Experience - Certified copies of academic and/or professional certificates All applications should be submitted to the Director General, 1110 Performance Close, Mt Pleasant Business Park, Harare, or P.O. Box MP 843. Mt Pleasant, Harare in an envelope clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR A VACANT POST - STATE POST BEING APPLIED FOR” to reach the Director General or Email: [email protected] not later than 27 June 2025. *Only successful candidates will be responded to.*