Information Systems Auditor at KCB Bank | March 2024

March 31, 2024
Application deadline closed.

Job Description

Reporting to the Manager, Information Systems Audit, the Information Systems Auditor will carry out Information System / Technology related audits and advisory assignments across the Group that will give objective and independent assurance that the bank’s Information Systems and ICT infrastructure are appropriate, well utilized, reliable and secure while giving commensurate recommendations on areas of improvement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Participate and contribute to the Technology and Information Systems risk assessment process to develop the annual Internal IS audit plan.
  • To perform IS audit and advisory assignments involving Technology assurance in consultation with the Manager, IS Audit and Head of Audit according to the approved Internal IS audit plan within the defined timelines.
  • Develop in consultation with the Manager, IS Audit appropriate audit tests and programs aimed at efficiently and effectively testing Technology Assurance levels.
  • Perform IT Governance, IT general and IT application control reviews on information systems and Technology environment to give assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment, and compliance to KCB policies, International Standards and Regulatory requirements and guidelines.
  • Perform data analytics-based audit procedures as part of IT application reviews to test the completeness, accuracy, and validity of master and transactional data using CAATs tools and submit to the continuous auditing team for subsequent automation.
  • Perform ongoing project assurance and post implementation reviews on Technology related projects.
  • Follow up and verify closure of IS audit issue action plans as per stakeholder engagement agreements and track to completion within agreed timelines.
  • Documents the results of audit work in accordance with internal audit guidelines and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
  • Maintain pro-active approach to risk assessment through market intelligence, continuous engagements with stakeholders to understand business dynamics, data analytics and effective working relationships with business stakeholders in country and Internal Audit team KCB Group
  • Share knowledge, skills, and experience with team members.

DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Undertake information systems audit and advisory assignments under the direction of the Manager, Information Systems Audit and Head of Audit.
  • Identify and escalate significant IT Governance and information systems audit issues and propose practical recommendations for implementation.
  • Documenting information systems audit issues identified in Teammate and tracking them for remediation.
  • Undertaking stakeholder engagements.
  • Perform data analytics-based audit procedures as part of IT application reviews to test the completeness, accuracy, and validity of master and transactional data using CAATs tools and submit to the continuous auditing team for subsequent automation.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Academic & Professional

Particulars

Detail

Specific Field or Qualification

Need

Type[1]

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Information Technology, Computer Science or Related

RQ

Professional Qualifications – Information Systems Audit / Security

CISA

RQ

Master’s Degree

IT, MBA, Computer Science, CISM/CISSP

AA

 

Experience

Total Minimum No of Years’ Experience Required

3-5

 

Detail

Minimum

No of Years

Need Type[2]

Experience Information System Audit

3

ES

IT Governance, IT project assurance, and Information Systems Audits Experience

2

ES

Data analytics

2

ES

Banking Operations

2

DE

Proficiencies

Detail
  1. Must possess proficiency in performing IT governance, IT project assurance, IT general and IT application controls reviews. 
  1. Must possess proficiency in performing data analytics using CAATs tools and SQL.
  1. Must possess proficiency in the use of audit management software e.g., TeamMate.
  1. Must possess excellent audit report writing and presentation skills.
  1. Must possess excellent customer service skills, strong business analytical skills, superior communication, and inter-personal skills.
  1. Must possess effective planning, organizing and problem-solving skills.

[2] Need Types are ESSENTIAL if minimum years are required.

Any experience a staff has in in areas with blanks is an ADDED ADVANTAGE.

Deadline: 2024-04-10 00:00:00  Reference Number: 2491