Internal Audit Officer (IT) Re-Announced
Job Overview
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Job Summary
- The incumbent of this position will help the organization by protecting its internal controls and data within its technology system. He/She will safeguard sensitive information by identifying weaknesses in the system’s network and creating strategies to prevent any security breaches in the technology.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist the Internal Audit Manager in developing the drafted annual Internal Audit plan.
- Support the Internal Audit Manager in developing and implementing the evolving Internal Audit methodology for AWCC.
- Review external IT Audit reports and inspection reports and make sure that all recommendations made in the report have been complied with.
- Create a solid information technology infrastructure and collaborate with clients to devise and put in place policies and procedures regarding network security issues.
- Perform information system control reviews including system development standards, operating procedures, system security, communication controls, backup and disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
- Assist in IT audit, IT risk management, and IT compliance activities.
- Conduct all assigned audits including planning, evaluating, and documenting the results, report, and follow-up in accordance with the audit plan.
- Assume responsibility as team leader for special audit assignments and submit evaluation results on assigned audits to the Internal Audit Manager.
- Identify the weaknesses in systems, network, or database levels of information systems and provide recommendations to prevent security breaches in the information system based on technical assessments.
- Propose practical and value-added recommendations to address/control weaknesses and/or process inefficiencies.
- Check and monitor all servers, applications, printers, scanners, copiers, computer systems, user privileges, helpdesk services, and all related systems relevant to the System Admin section. (System Administration)
- Monitor the recording of all cameras and sound systems, hard drives, DVR’s, sound systems, and all systems related to the CCTV section.
- Develop & maintain effective and professional working relationships with all levels of staff within the company.
- Assist the Internal Audit Manager in the preparation of a concise and informative audit report to effectively communicate the findings and recommendations to the Department and senior management.
- Organize & reference work papers for review by Audit Manager.
- Follow up on audit findings to ensure that the related section has taken corrective action against noted internal Audit department findings.
- Other responsibilities assigned by the Internal Audit Manager.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, Master's degree is preferable. (CCNA certificate is an asset)
- Good knowledge of telecommunication laws, rules, and regulations.
- At least 2-3 years of related experience in the Audit & IT Department.
- Fluent communication skills (written and verbal) in local languages as well as English.
- Professional training or certificates in IT & Audit related fields is a plus.
- Understanding of multiple technology domains including software development, Windows, Database Management, and Networking.
- Capable of working independently and with minimum supervision.
- Able to travel to all provinces of Afghanistan.
- Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills; ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
- Expert knowledge of internal auditing, internal controls, and risk management.
- Comprehensive understanding of internal control environments within the IT function.
- Excellent leadership and teamwork skills.
- Proactive, hands-on, results-driven orientation required.
Submission Guideline
- Interested candidates should fill out and submit the APPLICATION FORM with complete and correct information. To have access to the APPLICATION FORM, please copy and paste the link into your Web Browser.
https://forms.gle/LgaKRP4K13ydbJ1g6
Afghan Wireless Communication Company (www.afghan-wireless.com) is Afghanistan’s first and largest wireless communications company. AWCC has been a catalyst for Afghanistan’s growth, investing over $750,000,000 to date, creating over 100,000 jobs, and employing more than 6000 people, including a technical team with 20 years of market-leading expertise and experience.
Having received our telecommunications license from the Ministry of Communications, Information & Technology in 1998, AWCC was the was the first organization to offer cellular service to Afghan consumers and businesses. Today, 25 years later, AWCC is the largest mobile network operator in the country, delivering rapid, reliable, and robust communications services to more than 5,000,000 customers – from individual consumers to Government entities and from small, local businesses to large, international organizations – in all 34 Provinces.
AWCC is a true pioneer of Afghanistan’s telecom sector, consistently developing and deploying innovative voice, data, internet, and mobile financial services. AWCC was the first operator to launch 4G LTE services in the country and we now have a 4G nationwide network that is larger than all the other mobile operators’ networks combined. As one of the first operators to receive a fiber optic network license, AWCC has invested heavily in building a world-class, nationwide fiber network that delivers high-speed data and internet service with unparalleled security and reliability. AWCC’s mobile money arm, Afghan Besim Mobile Money Company (ABMMC), offers swift, secure mobile banking services nationwide, including money transfers, salary disbursements and smart payment of utility bills for consumers, businesses and Government entities.
AWCC is a core part of the Bayat Group (www.bayat-group.com), Afghanistan’s largest private company and employer. The Bayat Group has more than 20 years of experience and expertise building enabling enterprises and infrastructure that have helped drive the country’s development in critical fields. The Group includes the Bayat Foundation (www.bayatfoundation.org), Afghanistan’s largest private foundation, which focuses on improving the quality of life for the most vulnerable and at-risk Afghan people. The Bayat Foundation has implemented thousands of projects in all 34 provinces of Afghanistan, including constructing twelve hospitals that have treated over 3,000,000 mothers and children, and providing life-saving humanitarian aid, clothing, food, and medical supplies to millions of people across the country.
