A local financial institution hereby invites applications from suitably qualified, experienced and self-motivated professionals with excellent credentials to fill the following vacancy in the Internal Audit Department.
Information Systems (IS) Auditors
Duties and Responsibilities
Information Systems (IS) Auditors
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate in developing information systems audit and executing information systems audit reviews accordingly;
- Assess the risks inherent in the institution’s information systems and recommend measures to mitigate them
- Obtain sufficient, reliable, relevant and useful evidence to assess how the institution’s information systems and business processes are controlled, monitored and aligned with the institution’s objectives;
- Apply professional auditing principles and standards to test and evaluate complex information technology (IT ) records and operational systems
- Evaluate management action and controls needed to manage risks effectively, advise and where needed facilitate improvements;
- Conduct interviews with staff and management as part of preparation for audit, audit testing and to present findings;
- Provide IS Audit support to other teams in the institution in identifying and mitigating the risks underlying the information systems
- Perform research to identify and summarize applicable laws and best practice guidelines;
- Assist in IT and other fraud investigations;
Qualifications:
- Aged 35 years and below
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology from a recognized university;
- Possession of a Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
- Professional Qualifications in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional);
Experience
- At least five (5) years relevant practical experience in audit and risk assessment in a reputable organization.
- Knowledge of Windows environment, Oracle and Network infrastructure.
- Detailed knowledge of information systems governance, information security principles and practices;
- Outstanding analytical skills with knowledge of use of Computer Aided Audit Tools (CAATS).
- Demonstrate deep understanding of the audit process, controls and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Demonstrate ability to write timely, constructive and actionable audit and risk assessment reports.
- Knowledge of COBIT framework will be an added advantage.
The Advertiser
DN/A 946
P. O. Box 49010, GPO 00100
Nairobi
So as to be received on or before April 21, 2011
Note:
Applications received after deadline will not be considered.
Only short listed candidates shall be contacted.