IT Audit Officer

An IT Audit Officer is responsible for evaluating and improving an organization’s information technology systems, controls, security, and compliance processes. The role focuses on ensuring that IT operations are secure, efficient, reliable, and aligned with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and internal policies. 

• Plan, execute, and document IT audits covering systems, applications, databases, networks, infrastructure, and information security processes;
• Assess the adequacy and effectiveness of internal IT controls related to cybersecurity, user access management, data integrity, system availability, and operational reliability;
• Identify IT risks, vulnerabilities, and control weaknesses that may impact business operations, data confidentiality, integrity, and availability, and recommend appropriate corrective actions;
• Review and evaluate cybersecurity controls including firewalls, endpoint protection, antivirus systems, intrusion detection tools, monitoring systems, privileged access controls, and incident response procedures;
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and recognized IT governance and security frameworks;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, cybersecurity threats, IT audit methodologies, and industry best practices;
• Support integrated audits by collaborating with operational, compliance, financial, and external auditors where information systems or technology-related risks are involved;
• Evaluate the effectiveness, reliability, and security of COPEDU Plc’s digital platforms, applications, and software solutions in safeguarding customer and organizational information;
• Participate in the review of new IT systems, applications, products, and technology initiatives during development, acquisition, implementation, and change processes to ensure adequate controls are embedded;
• Review system upgrades, migrations, and technology changes to ensure risks are properly identified, assessed, and mitigated through effective controls;
• Assess reliability, accuracy, confidentiality, and integrity of information generated from operational systems and prepare audit analyses and reports to support management decision-making;
• Prepare timely, accurate, and comprehensive IT audit reports and submit findings, recommendations, and action plans;
• Conduct investigations and fact-finding reviews relating to IT incidents, fraud risks, security breaches, or policy violations, and provide objective analysis and supporting evidence where applicable.

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