Internal Audit Assistant Manager – ICT

INDUSTRY: BANKING

HR World Limited, on behalf of our client, is seeking an experienced and technically competent Internal Audit Assistant Manager – ICT to support the planning, execution, and reporting of technology-focused internal audits. The role will provide assurance on ICT governance, risk management, information security, systems, infrastructure, and internal controls, ensuring that technology-related risks are appropriately identified, assessed, and managed in accordance with applicable policies, regulatory requirements, professional standards, and organizational objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in developing and executing risk-based ICT audit plans in line with the organization’s overall risk profile and Internal Audit strategy.
• Conduct audits and reviews of information technology systems, applications, infrastructure, networks, databases, information security, and related ICT processes.
• Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of IT general controls, application controls, information security controls, and technology governance frameworks.
• Review ICT policies, procedures, standards, and processes to assess compliance with internal requirements, regulatory expectations, and industry best practices.
• Conduct audits covering areas such as change management, access management, business continuity, disaster recovery, cybersecurity, system development, data management, and IT operations.
• Perform pre- and post-implementation reviews of new systems, system upgrades, technology projects, and significant system changes.
• Assess ICT risks and identify control weaknesses, vulnerabilities, emerging technology risks, and areas requiring management attention.
• Review information security controls and assess the effectiveness of measures implemented to protect information assets, systems, and infrastructure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Accounting, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline.
• Professional certification such as CISA, CIA, CPA, CISSP, or an equivalent ICT audit, information security, risk management, or internal audit qualification is highly desirable.
• A Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or a related field is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in ICT audit, information systems audit, technology risk, information security, internal audit, or a related field, preferably within banking or financial services.
• Proven experience in auditing IT general controls, application controls, cybersecurity, IT infrastructure, systems, networks, databases, and information security environments.

Interested candidates may send their CVs to career@hrworld.co.tz before 16th September 2026.

Only successful applicants will be contacted.