Information Systems Auditor Trainee

1.      Tasks related to Audit assignments

  Audit assignment Planning – Participates in the effective and efficient diagnostic work on audit.

  Audit assignment execution – Responsibility for executing assigned audit work.

  Fully adhering to departmental assignment management requirements, e.g. Toll Gates process.

  Audit assignment reporting – Working with the Head of assignment to deliver well written and clear audit reports (Head of Assignment has ultimate responsibility).

2.      Follow-up of outstanding audit findings until implementation (where applicable)

  Where applicable, ensure timely and rigorous (i.e. reviewed, validated and well-documented) follow-up of audit findings in accordance with IGAD procedures, including associated reporting on status to the Validating Supervisor, as required.

  Anticipation and identification of delays and issues in relation to deliverables.

  Appropriate escalation and active assistance in the resolution of issues raised.

  Assist and supervise more junior Auditor to ensure adequate and timely follow-up of findings allocated to them.

3.      Tasks related to the Audit Department’s organisation

  Assist in the preparation of presentations used for various Control Committees (reports, presentations and statistics).

  Contribute to the preparation of internal Audits annual Risk Assessment and continuous monitoring.

  From time-to-time Audit management may assign specific tasks related to the organization and running of the department, e.g. some projects related to various aspects of departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

  Comply at all times with the requirements of the SG & IGAD policies and procedures and prescribed International Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Standards.

  All audit staff are required to sign the IIA Declaration of Professional standards and Code of Ethics on an annual basis. 

4.      Quality

  Must perform and document all aspects of audit work in accordance with set departmental quality standards.

  When assigned responsibility for other audit staff, ensure that departmental quality standards are adhered to.

  Contribute to the audit innovation culture of conceptualizing meaningful data analytics use-cases which can be used by audit teams globally.

5.      Ethics and Conduct

  Responsibility for ensuring that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your business or other businesses for which you have any level of responsibility. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with operational risk or compliance requirements (e.g. Golden rules, security policies and regulatory requirements

  Responsibility for managing, controlling, preparing and escalating risk within the scope of your position.

  Responsibility for reading, understanding and complying with the Company’s Conduct and Standards and corresponding regulations. You will be notified of changes to policies in a timely manner through announcements and/or intranet updates.

  Act with integrity and due skill, care and diligence in carrying out your duties. Your actions should always be able to satisfy high standards of scrutiny and professional practice standards defined by the IIA.

  All audit staff are required to sign the IIA Declaration of Professional standards and Code of Ethics on an annual basis. You sign to agree conformance to the following rules of conduct:

PROFILE REQUIRED

Bachelor's level degree in Computer Science or Information Security/Cybersecurity.

Preferably previous experience within the financial services industry, preferably this experience should have been gained in an internal/external audit, risk management or compliance function, and/or good understanding of information systems, technologies and cybersecurity.

Work with confidence and demonstrate excellent organisation, with proven coaching, time management and stakeholder management skills.

Strong relationship builder and effective communicator across all levels within a team, with the business and externally.

Clearly identify key risks, key controls and gaps/breakdowns.

Demonstrate attention to details but can summarise key messages succinctly, verbally and in writing.

Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills.

️ Affinity for working within technical applications and dealing with large datasets.

Proficient/good command of MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint and Visio) and data analytics tools.

‍ Python, R or similar language is an advantage, although not essential.

Fluency in English is required, French is a plus.

People join for the impact they can have on us. They stay for the impact we have on them. A flatter structure offers visibility and exposure beyond that of our competitors, so you know our names, and we know yours. It's personable, human, and inspires success through passion. By encouraging open mindedness and a willingness to share ideas, we have adapted to market changes and thrived through innovation. Bringing words like “hard work” and “dedication” together with “community” and “respect” has enabled us to work collaboratively and build our future together. We call this Team Spirit and it's what makes us different. It's what makes you different.

If you feel you have the required experience and qualifications, then please apply to the SG Resourcing Team, and we will manage your application. At Société Générale, we believe our people are our strength and are core to the success of our business. As such, we search for, recruit and appoint the best available person on the basis of aptitude and ability, regardless of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, pregnancy, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or gender identity.