Adane Kebkab Kassaye
IT Audit Manager
Addis Ababa,AA
Summary
Accomplished Information Technology Audit Manager with over a decade of experience in the financial
sector. Expert in COBIT Framework and Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS), with
deep knowledge of regulatory compliance and standard audit procedures. Possesses a strong academic
background in Informatics, specializing in Co-Design of Business and Information Technology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Acting Principal Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Review and approve IS audit programs developed by Senior Information Systems Auditors
- Analyze past audit reports to address unresolved issues, risks, and areas requiring additional coverage
- Identify areas requiring IT contingency planning and integrate these into the broader business recovery strategy.
Senior Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Develop IS audit programs for various audit engagements
- Assess the existence and adequacy of the bank's IT contingency plans, and evaluate associated risk analyses
- Ensure comprehensive management of control issues related to data management, both organizationally and technically
- Evaluate IT usage to identify risks to efficiency, economy, and effectiveness, and recommend areas for further investigation.
Manager Information Technology
Bank of Abyssinia
Addis Ababa
06.2016 - Current
Prepare the IT Audit Division work plans and monitor their execution based on a risk-based IT audit approach and develop policies and procedures for the division and lead in their implementation and continuous review. Assist the management of the Bank in the decision-making process and in addressing information technology-related risks by auditing information system-related activities of the bank.
Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
03.2014 - 06.2015
- Develop and execute IS audit programs
- Assess the adequacy, efficiency, and effectiveness of IT internal controls
- Support Senior Auditors in conducting periodic follow-up audits.
Application Developer
ALTOUR Tech
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Developed responsive websites using various PHP-based frameworks
- Collaborated with project managers, clients, and design teams to deliver web applications
- Created forums, forms, and backend CMS solutions using PHP and MySQL
- Authored training manuals and conducted user training sessions.
Systems Developer
Eruxelf Scientific Computing PLC
08.2008 - 07.2010
- Built and maintained websites using PHP and MySQL
- Developed websites using MySQL, PHP, ASP.NET, and other programming tools
- Collaborated with team members to translate business needs into technical specifications.
Education
Master of Science - Informatics, Co-Design of Business and IT
University of Borås
Sweden 08.2011 - 04.2013
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa 02.2005 - 06.2008
Diploma - Commerce, Accounting
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
Addis Ababa 11.2001 - 06.2003
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance (THE HONG KONG - INTRODUCTION TO CYBER
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, The Open University
19, 2024
and Innovation for Audit Managers(aci Learning) - undefined
January 5, 2018
COBIT 5 Foundation, CISCO CCNA, Temenos T24 R17 Database: MySQL - undefined
Skills
- KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES
- In-depth knowledge of IT audit methodologies and standards
- Extensive experience auditing large-scale banking data systems
- Proficient in auditing frameworks and standards, including COSO, COBIT, PCI DSS, ISO
- 27001/2, and ITIL
- Strong analytical skills in evaluating audit functions and interpreting complex data
- Solid understanding of IT applications in the audit context
- Exceptional leadership and people management skills
Team Collaboration
IT Compliance
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimePart TimeWork Location
RemoteHybridOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementPersonal development programsFlexible work hoursTimeline
Manager Information Technology
Bank of Abyssinia
06.2016 - Current
Acting Principal Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
07.2015 - 06.2016
Senior Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
07.2015 - 06.2016
Information Systems Auditor
Bank of Abyssinia
03.2014 - 06.2015
Application Developer
ALTOUR Tech
06.2013 - 12.2013
Master of Science - Informatics, Co-Design of Business and IT
University of Borås
08.2011 - 04.2013
Systems Developer
Eruxelf Scientific Computing PLC
08.2008 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Addis Ababa University
02.2005 - 06.2008
Diploma - Commerce, Accounting
Addis Ababa University School of Commerce
11.2001 - 06.2003
Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance (THE HONG KONG - INTRODUCTION TO CYBER
UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, The Open University
and Innovation for Audit Managers(aci Learning) - undefined
COBIT 5 Foundation, CISCO CCNA, Temenos T24 R17 Database: MySQL - undefined
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