NTSA Principal Audit Officer - Systems Jobs in Kenya

NTSA Principal Audit Officer - Systems Jobs in Kenya

Reporting to the Manager, Internal Audit, the Principal Audit Officer - Systems will be responsible for management and coordination of various information systems audit activities and assignments.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure annual risk assessment and preparation of annual internal system audit work plan and budget in a timely manner;

• Manage and coordinate various information systems audit activities and assignments;

• Review audit assignment proposals, audit plans and engagement programmes for audit of ICT systems;

• Ensure preparation and/review of information systems audit working papers, audit findings and draft audit reports on information systems are prepared in time;

• Ensure maintenance of high audit standards, adherence to plans, budgets and work schedules;

• Monitor and make follow up on implementation of internal and external system audit recommendations and maintain a database of the implementation rate in consultation with the Manager, Internal Audit;

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual internal system audit reports/returns and advise on areas for improvement;

• Carry out investigation on irregularities identified or reported in system audit reports or
by management or any other source;

• Identify activities and processes subject to information systems audit coverage, evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk inherent in terms of the audit costs involved;

• Reviewing responses on draft audit report, prepare final audit reports and submit for review by the Manager Internal Audit;

• Identify training needs for ICT auditors and ensure that relevant trainings are provided;

• Review compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in implementation of ICT systems; and

• Head special audit assignment teams that may be appointed from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience:

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering
or any other relevant field from a recognized institution;

• Master’s Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems (or related technical / business field) from a recognized university will be an added advantage;

• At least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;

• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

• Holder of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other qualifications e.g. CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH;

• Registered as member of ISACA or other IT professional body in good standing;

• Computer Proficiency; and

• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; NTSA Principal Audit Officer - Systems Jobs in Kenya

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