IT Audit Assistant-Head Office

JOB TITLE: IT Audit Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The IT Audit Assistant is responsible for reviewing and assessing PSSLAI's financials, processes, controls and practices, as well as related procedures according to the yearly audit plans to provide the Head of the Audit Department objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve the Association's operations. The internal auditor shall perform management, information systems and technologies, financial and security audits in all locations of the Association to review and evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, reliability of financial reporting, compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing the scope for operational, information technologies, financial and security audit projects and select/develop appropriate audit steps necessary to promote effective audit coverage for the manager’s approval.
• Assist in the design of audit program routines using the Association’s systems to analyze computer systems databases and perform data mining and analysis to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of automated controls.
• Conducts management, information technologies, financial and security audit projects according to the yearly audit plans in the Head Office and other offices.
• Performs fieldwork in all PSSLAI’s Satellite Offices
• Analyzes operational and management processes and system controls’ effectiveness and efficiency in view to improve them and propose value-added recommendations.
• Conducts routine audit by monitoring, examining and evaluating the cash on hand of the regional extension offices as well as the head office (including vault), cash advances, liquidation reports, reimbursements, for payments, and financial assistance for deceased members of PSSLAI to provide check and balance and ensure the validity of the documents and overall transaction;
• Prepares recommendations to all levels of management, considering materiality, pertinence and documentary evidence;
• Identifies control and processes weaknesses, document main control points and provide evidential support for report recommendations
• Conducts compliance, assurance and consulting services, specifically process review, financial and IT Audit.
• Prepares audit reports including executive summary and rating of adequacy of control and risk management
• Presents findings and practical and value-added recommendations to improve risk management practices and efficiency & effectiveness of operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy, Internal Audit, Accounting Technology, Financial Management, Information Systems, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) is highly preferred; other relevant certifications are an advantage.
• At least 1–2 years of experience in IT Audit, Internal Audit, Risk Management, Compliance, or Information Security.
• Strong understanding of IT audit methodologies, IT general controls (ITGC), application controls, risk assessment, and internal control frameworks.
• Experience in evaluating business processes, identifying control weaknesses, and recommending process improvements.
• Proficient in data analysis, audit documentation, and preparation of audit reports.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• Willing to travel and perform fieldwork in PSSLAI Head Office and Satellite Offices/Branches as required.