IT Audit Officer at NASCON Allied Industries

NASCON is recruiting an IT Audit Officer with 3–5 years of IT audit experience and an HND or bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline.

Job Overview

NASCON Allied Industries, part of Dangote Industries Limited, is seeking an experienced IT audit professional to support its internal audit function. The successful candidate will assist the Team Lead, Internal Audit, by examining information technology systems, processes and controls across the organisation.

The role involves conducting risk-based IT audits, assessing cybersecurity controls and identifying weaknesses that could affect information security, data integrity, regulatory compliance or operational efficiency. The officer will also review network infrastructure, system access, change management, business continuity arrangements and technology-related projects.

Applicants should possess an HND or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Business or another related discipline. A minimum of three to five years of IT audit experience is required. A Certified Information Systems Auditor qualification or an equivalent certification will be an advantage.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Company: NASCON Allied Industries
• Parent organisation: Dangote Industries Limited
• Provisional job title: IT Audit Officer
• Location: NASCON Head Office — complete location not specified
• Employment type: Not specified
• Qualification: HND or bachelor’s degree
• Experience: 3–5 years
• Job field: Information Technology and Internal Audit
• Professional certification: CISA or equivalent is an advantage
• Salary: Not specified
• Application deadline: Not specified

About the Organisation

The supplied vacancy identifies Dangote Industries Limited as the parent company and “NASCON – HO” as the organisational location. The position supports the internal audit function responsible for evaluating information systems, technology controls and related operational risks.

No additional verified company description was provided in the source material.

Key Responsibilities

IT Audit Planning and Execution

The successful candidate will support the organisation’s IT audit programme by:

• Planning and conducting information technology audits.
• Reviewing completed IT audit work.
• Assessing whether appropriate controls have been designed and implemented.
• Developing risk-based IT audit plans.
• Executing approved audit plans within established timelines.
• Documenting audit procedures, observations and supporting evidence.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to the appropriate internal stakeholders.

IT Governance and Policy Review

The IT Audit Officer will evaluate governance arrangements and policies relating to information technology. This includes reviewing:

• IT governance structures and controls.
• Information-security policies and procedures.
• IT strategic-planning processes.
• Technology roles and responsibilities.
• Compliance with applicable internal policies.
• Alignment between technology activities and organisational objectives.

Systems Development and Change Management

The role involves examining the controls applied when systems are acquired, developed or modified. Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing systems-development processes.
• Evaluating controls over system implementation.
• Assessing change-management procedures.
• Confirming that system changes are appropriately authorised.
• Reviewing whether changes are tested and documented.
• Identifying risks arising from poorly controlled system changes.

Access and Security Controls

The successful candidate will assess controls designed to protect organisational systems and information by:

• Reviewing user-access management procedures.
• Evaluating system-access permissions.
• Checking whether access rights are properly authorised.
• Assessing controls over privileged or sensitive system access.
• Identifying weaknesses that could permit unauthorised activity.
• Recommending improvements to strengthen information security.

Network and Infrastructure Audits

The officer will review the organisation’s technology infrastructure, including:

• Local area networks.
• Wide area networks.
• Routers and related network equipment.
• Firewalls.
• Internet technologies.
• Other relevant network-security components.

These reviews will help determine whether appropriate controls are in place to protect systems, maintain availability and reduce technology-related risks.

Cybersecurity Control Assessment

The IT Audit Officer will evaluate cybersecurity controls covering:

• Antivirus administration.
• Vulnerability-management processes.
• Endpoint-protection measures.
• Security-patch management.
• System-security configurations.
• Other controls intended to protect organisational systems and data.

The officer will document identified weaknesses and recommend appropriate corrective measures.

Computer-Assisted Auditing

The role requires the use of computer-assisted audit techniques to examine technology-supported operations. Responsibilities include:

• Auditing computerised business processes.
• Using Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques.
• Applying Audit Command Language where required.
• Analysing available system and transaction data.
• Identifying unusual activities, exceptions or control failures.
• Using audit evidence to support findings and recommendations.

Data Integrity and Interface Controls

The successful candidate will assess data and system controls across operational modules, including:

• Production systems.
• Finance systems.
• Transport systems.
• Warehouse systems.
• Interfaces connecting relevant applications or modules.

The review will cover data accuracy, completeness, system configuration and the effectiveness of controls governing the transfer of information between systems.

Forensic IT Audits

The officer will conduct or support forensic IT audit assignments when required. This may involve:

• Examining technology records and system activities.
• Analysing electronic audit evidence.
• Identifying possible control breaches or irregular activity.
• Documenting findings accurately.
• Maintaining professional integrity and confidentiality throughout investigations.

Business Continuity and Project Management

The position also covers reviews of:

• IT business-continuity arrangements.
• Technology-recovery controls.
• IT project-management processes.
• Controls governing technology projects.
• Risks capable of disrupting critical systems or business operations.

Qualifications and Experience

Candidates should possess:

• A BSc or HND in Computer Science.
• A BSc or HND in Information Technology.
• A BSc or HND in Accounting, Business or another related discipline.
• Between three and five years of professional IT audit experience.
• Knowledge of risk-based IT auditing.
• Experience reviewing information systems and technology controls.
• Familiarity with Computer-Assisted Audit Tools and Techniques.
• Ability to work with Audit Command Language.

A Certified Information Systems Auditor certification or an equivalent professional qualification will be an advantage but is not stated as mandatory.

Required Competencies

Suitable applicants should demonstrate:

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective information-management abilities.
• Leadership and team-management skills.
• Problem-analysis and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Professional integrity and sound judgement.
• Ability to complete assignments within established deadlines.
• Clear documentation and communication skills.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should review the position requirements carefully and submit their application through Dangote Industries Limited’s official recruitment platform using the Apply button on this page.