Junior Audit Clerk (Information Technology) – Internal Audit Department
Job Description/Key Resonsibilities
The Guyana Power and Light Inc. invites applications from interested candidates with the requisite qualifications and experience to fill the vacant position of Junior Audit Clerk (Information Technology) within the Internal Audit Department – Duke Street.
Under the general direction of the Internal Audit Supervisor (Information Technology), the incumbent will be responsible for audits pertaining to evaluating the effectiveness of the organization’s Information Technology controls and risk management structures in operations, systems, policies, strategies and practices for the achievement of the organizational objectives. He/she shall equally evaluate the impact of financial and business practices and controls on IT resources.
Key Responsibility Areas
- Assist Internal Audit Supervisor in ensuring GPL accomplishes its objectives by bringing a systematic and disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of its Information Technology operations, as follows:
- Plan and conduct the following reviews: information security and cybersecurity; IT governance; IT operations; IT general controls; application controls.
- Assess the existence, efficiency, and effectiveness of the IT control environment by directing control/process optimization.
- Review IT policies and procedures; perform evaluation of control design, and carry out assessment of the effectiveness of internal controls concerning IT processes and systems.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of the security of information assets.
2. Keep abreast of emerging technologies within the IT environment and help in developing audit strategies to counter risks that might be associated with the application of such technologies.
3. Ability to work independently to produce desired results.
- Ensure that audits are properly planned, documented and controlled with the standards for Professional Practice of Internal Auditing.
- Verify IT equipment, peripherals and software.
- Maintain confidentiality of all information arising out of internal audit activities, and all matters within the Internal Audit Division.
- Perform application control reviews to determine the effectiveness of control over individual application systems and the accuracy of the data processed.
- Coordinates with management, and staff of the Information Technology department to obtain information necessary to conduct audits
- Require travel out of town (at short notice) for internal audit purposes.
- Attend meetings and functions as a representative of the Internal Audit Department when called upon.
- Perform other duties that may be assigned to you within the scope of your employment, from an Authorized Officer.
COMPETENCY PROFILE:
- Thorough knowledge of principles as it relates to Information Technology Standards & Terminologies
- Knowledge of Computer programs
- Ability to work and think independently
- Ability to work and think independently
- Ability to work and think independently
- High degree of integrity and confidentiality
- High level of proficiency in problem-solving related to increased operating efficiency
- Ability to establish and maintain a good working relationship
- Excellent interpersonal and customer-oriented skills
- Ability to proofread giving attention to details
Required Qualifications and Experience
1.Ordinary Diploma in Computer Science from the Government Technical Institution plus Five (5) subjects CSEC including Mathematics, English Language, Information Technology/Electronic Documentation Preparation & Management with two (2) years experience in Microsoft.net or Java, Microsoft Excel, Access, Microsoft SQL and relational Database Management Systems; insight into various hardware and software platforms will be an asset.
OR
2. Certificate in Data Operations from Government Technical Institution along with four (4) subjects CSEC including Mathematics, English Language, Information Technology & Electronic Document Preparation and Management with four (4) years experience in net or Java, Microsoft Excel, Access, Microsoft SQL and relational Database Management Systems; insight into various hardware and software platforms will be an asset.