Assistant Manager- Information Systems Audit

Conduct audits of VM Group operations to ensure compliance with GAAS and international standards

Job Summary: 

Conduct audits of VM Group operations to ensure compliance with GAAS and international standards. Develop recommendations to address control deficiencies, lead technical discussions, and assist in audit planning. Perform follow-up audits, special reviews, and control evaluations. Maintain audit software, train staff, and analyze data to identify business opportunities and risks. Assist managers with the development of the audit plan and provide assistance to the Chief Audit Executive in the support of the audit process. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

•	Perform audits of assigned areas of the VM Group’s operations to ensure that (GAAS) and International Standards for professional Practice of internal Auditing are maintained and audit objectives are achieved.
•	Develop and propose viable recommendations for the correction of any breakdown and of deficiency in the internal control system.
•	Lead technical conversations with audit clients to ensure data requirements meet the needs of the audit. 
•	Assist in developing Audit programmes and Annual audit plans.
•	Conduct follow up audits to ensure that accepted recommendations for the correction of deficit conditions have been implemented as agreed.
•	Perform special review and investigations at the request of the Manager.
•	Performs information control reviews to include system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
•	Determine whether VM’s internal control results in prompt and accurate recording of transactions and proper safeguarding of asset.

  • Determine the Group’s compliance with regulatory requirements, policies and procedures.

•	Develop and propose viable recommendations to enhance processes.	
•	Maintains and develops computerized audit software and assists Manager in continuous auditing techniques. 
•	Assist in the preparation and presentation of written and oral reports and other technical information in a pertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.
•	Evaluate the reliability, adequacy and effectiveness of accounting, operating and administrative controls within the VM Group.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems Accounting/Finance or a related field
• Four (4) years’ audit experience preferably in a financial institution.
• Experience at the Supervisory level would be an asset.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES:

•Solid knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Standards on Auditing (ISA).

•Comprehensive knowledge of the regulations that are applicable to Building Societies Operations, Remittance Companies, and Wealth Management: Bank of Jamaica, Money Laundering, Deposit Insurance, Financial Services Commission, Jamaica Stock Exchange.