IT Audit Senior

BDO East Africa is seeking a qualified IT professional for the position of IT Audit Senior in Dar es Salaam. The role focuses on IT audit activities, technology risk management, information security reviews, system assessments, and evaluation of IT controls to help organizations maintain secure, compliant, and effective technology environments.

This opportunity is suitable for candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field, together with 1–3 years of experience in IT audit, IT risk management, IT administration, or a similar technology role. Candidates with knowledge of IT General Controls, application controls, information security, and IT governance frameworks will be well suited to the position.

About the Role

The IT Audit Senior will support the assessment of technology systems, controls, and processes to identify risks and recommend practical improvements. The position also involves supporting business applications, system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and daily user support.

The successful candidate will work with internal teams, vendors, and service providers to resolve technology issues and ensure compliance with established requirements and Service Level Agreements. The role also requires strong analytical and report-writing skills because audit findings and recommendations must be clearly documented.

Responsibilities

• Implement, maintain, and support business applications and IT systems according to business requirements.

• Manage software implementation projects, system upgrades, integrations, and deployments.

  

• Provide daily user support for business applications.

• Troubleshoot application-related technical issues.

  

• Coordinate with vendors and service providers to ensure timely resolution of IT issues.

• Monitor vendor performance against Service Level Agreements.

  

• Develop and update IT policies and procedures.

• Enforce information security controls and IT policies.

• Conduct IT audits to evaluate technology controls.

• Identify technology and information security risks.

• Assess compliance with IT governance and control requirements.

• Recommend practical improvements to address identified technology risks.

• Perform reviews of IT General Controls.

• Review user access management controls.

• Assess change management controls.

• Review system operations controls.

• Evaluate information security practices.

• Support assessments of enterprise applications and technology environments.

• Prepare clear and accurate IT audit reports and documentation.

Qualifications and Requirements

Applicants should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in IT Audit, IT Risk Management, IT Administration, or a similar technology role.

• Knowledge of IT General Controls (ITGCs).

• Knowledge of application controls.

• Understanding of information security principles.

• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks.

• Knowledge of system administration.

• Experience in user support.

• Knowledge of enterprise applications.

• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint.

• Strong analytical abilities.

• Excellent report-writing skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal skills.

• Ability to identify technology risks.

• Ability to recommend practical solutions to technology and control weaknesses.

• CISA certification or progress toward obtaining CISA certification.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications via email to:

[email protected]

Applicants should ensure their CV clearly demonstrates relevant IT audit, IT risk, information security, IT controls, system administration, and technology experience.

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications is 24 August 2026.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications before the deadline.

Final Thought

The IT Audit Senior position at BDO East Africa is a strong opportunity for an early-career technology professional interested in IT audit, information security, governance, and technology risk management. Candidates who meet the academic and professional requirements and have knowledge of ITGCs, application controls, and security principles should consider applying before the closing date.