IT Controller
On-siteAbidjan, Abidjan Autonomous District, Ivory Coast
Job Summary
Conduct IT and security control audits for regulatory bodies in Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire, manage audit remediations, and draft requested reports. Identify and control risks across the organization using frameworks like ISO 27001 or COBIT, ensuring IT risks are mapped before product launches. Implement risk management policies, perform preventive and detective controls, and monitor internal mechanisms to escalate emerging risks. Anticipate shifts in risk trends and translate complex findings into actionable insights for leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute specific controls and support the Internal Control team as we scale operations across nine countries.
Required Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in internal control (risk management, permanent control, or internal audit) and/or IT and security controls/audits
- A university degree in IT or a comparable field
- Familiarity with at least one major IT security or control framework, such as ISO 27001, COBIT, NIST, or SOC 2
- Solid understanding of IT General Controls (ITGCs) and cloud-native, cloud-hosted platforms
- Exceptional analytical skills and a strong aptitude for in-depth technical investigation
- Professional fluency in both French and English
- Results-driven with a proactive, 'get it done' mindset
- High emotional and cultural intelligence
- Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills, including the ability to influence a diverse range of stakeholders at all leadership levels
- Work authorization in Côte d'Ivoire is required
- Location: You will be based in our office in Côte d'Ivoire, with potential travel to field locations
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in Mobile Money or the financial sector will be considered a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of fraud prevention and/or compliance frameworks is a plus
- Experience working within an international company or in a global context is preferred
- Have a proven track record of successfully collaborating and partnering with cross-functional teams
- Possess a strong ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
- Function effectively under pressure and within high-stress environments
- Are intellectually curious, creative in your approach to problem-solving, and view failure as an opportunity for innovation and growth
- Love owning projects from end to end—acting autonomously while knowing precisely when to escalate complex issues
- Are comfortable defaulting to proactive communication and extended coordination across teams
- Know how to maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive information
- Adjust seamlessly to shifting priorities and conditions while managing time constraints effectively
- Can translate complex IT findings into clear, actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and regulatory bodies
- Are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where processes are still maturing—viewing operational gaps as opportunities rather than blockers
- Maintain a structured, evidence-based approach to control testing, meticulously documenting your work to leave a clean audit trail
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