Information Technology Officer at Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited

Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited was incorporated in December 2009 with the business objective of providing financial service to micro clients who were excluded from the mainstream financial system. It commenced operations in June 2010 upon obtaining a Unit Microfinance Banking License from the Central Bank of Nigeria. It later obtained a State Microfinance Banking License in 2016. Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited’s financial inclusion effort focuses on promoting savings culture, access to credit facilities for income-generation purposes and reducing vulnerability to risk through micro insurance.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Information Technology Officer

Location: Ikeja, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Description 

• Provides expert advice to Management on service delivery and manages the overall IT budget from a planning and governance point of view.
• Develops effective rollout of governance policies and processes for assigned functions and monitors to ensure compliance to define policies, processes, and procedures.
• Monitors and reviews to ensure that information security programs are in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies to minimize or eliminate risk and audit findings.
• Reviews and ensures proper monitoring, tracking of all exceptions raised against Technology in risk and audit report and works with other teams within IT to develop remediation plans to address these exceptions. – (IT Compliance Dashboard).
• Ensures the development and implementation of procedures and controls to ensure compliance with applicable IT policies and relevant regulatory and legal framework for the IT Business Unit of the bank.
• Ensures that documents and accurate records of IT asset inventory as critical inputs to updating the bank’s IT risk register are appropriately documented
• Coordinate efforts to support any IT audits and review, and/or relevant regulatory bodies' compliance exercise/investigations
• Conducts periodic review of IT department Job profiles and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure all activities are captured and are up to date.
• Developing an IT continuity framework (to ensure continuous services).
• Designs and conducts periodic internal surveys to measure the performance of IT services.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and IT teams to understand current and future business needs, translating them into actionable architecture requirements.
• Conducts periodic (quarterly) review of the Technology SWOT analysis document to track improvements and proposed revisions and/or additions to policies and procedures to strengthen operations, as well as internal controls.
• User Support
• Create employee details and login access for all staff in the banking application and Mail Server
• Train Staffs on Banking Software and Computer Applications
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing,and resolving software problems in the bank application
• End of Day/End of Month /End-of-year Processing
• Backup/Restore Data
• Database administration: SQL
• Management of Security Devices
• Prepare written documents (e.g. Internal Memos, Monthly Subscriptions, Reports, Letters, Minutes)
• Maintain documents and files (e.g. SLAs, Receipts)
• Liaise with I.T. Vendors/Technicians/Software provider/ISP Providers
• Monitor, order and distribute computer supplies
• Manage the Bank’s SMS portal
• Maintain Error Logs
• Manage hardware installations/Repairs (e.g. Printer, Laptop, Copier)
• Track and monitor security of hardware and software systems (e.g. Malware/Virus Scan)
• Troubleshooting and management of the Bank’s Local Area Network
• Troubleshooting of Banks networking and communication Infrastructure (LAN, IP Phones etc.)
• Analyses and reviews audit findings and follows up with IT Support teams to ensure timely resolution

Qualification / Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields. Additional qualifications would be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years’ cognate experience. Previous experience in a financial institution is mandatory.
• Background in designing/developing IT systems and planning IT implementation
• Working knowledge of systems engineering, computer maintenance, server administration, installation, repair and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server, Load/Stress test Programming Languages/Database as well as ISO 20000, 27001, and 22301
• Hands-on experience with computer networks and Network administration.
• Excellent organizational/ leadership skill
• Experience in the implementation and evaluation of IT systems
• Understanding of computer systems (hardware and software) and networks.
• Knowledgeable in data center management.

Why work with Bosak Microfinance Bank Limited?

• If you desire to work in an organization where employee motivation is key and passion is rewarded, then Bosak MFB might be the place for you.
• We are committed to building an open and rewarding work environment where all employees have equal opportunities for growth to realize their full potential.
• Our remuneration and employee welfare packages are among the best in the industry.

We offer the following Benefits:

• Salary: N100,000 - N250,000 monthly.
• HMO
• Constant Training and Development
• Leave & Passage Allowance
• Performance Induced Pay
• 13th Month

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.