Directorate: Internal Audit, Risk and Compliance Services
Position: Internal Audit Officer - ICT Systems
Ref: NCWSC2012-015
Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area
Grade: 5
Reporting to: Internal
Audit Coordinator / Information Systems AuditorPosition: Internal Audit Officer - ICT Systems
Ref: NCWSC2012-015
Location: Headquarters - Kampala Road Industrial Area
Grade: 5
Duties and Responsibilities:
- To
prepare a work program for assigned engagement and conduct the relevant
reviews
- To
evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of the management controls over
reviewed activities and processes
- To
determine whether organizational units are performing their planning,
accounting, risk management, or control activities in compliance with
management instructions, applicable statements of policy and procedures
and in a manner consistent with both organizational objectives and high
standards of administrative practice
- To plan
and execute engagements in accordance with professional standards and the
internal audit plan
- To
report engagement observations and to make recommendations for correcting
unsatisfactory conditions, improving operations and reducing cost
- To
perform special reviews and investigations at the request of management
- Determine
the engagement procedures to be used, including statistical sampling and
the use of information technology
- Understand
or identify the key control points of the various systems and processes to
enhance value adding audits
- Evaluate
a system’s effectiveness through the application of knowledge of business
systems, including financial, manufacturing, engineering, procurement and
other operations and an understanding of engagement techniques
- Perform
the engagement in a professional manner and in accordance with the
approved engagement work program
- Make
oral or written presentations to management during and at the conclusion
of the engagement, discussing observations and recommending corrective
action to improve operations and reduce costs
- Appraise
the adequacy of the corrective action taken to improve deficient
conditions
- Ensure
responses to audit reports are received, reviewed and followed up
- To
carry out any other tasks as requested by the Internal Audit
Coordinator/Internal Audit Manager.
Education, Professional Qualifications and Work Experience - ICT
Systems
- Bachelors
Degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field
- Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
- Professional
qualifications in CISM/CISSP/CPA/ ACCA will be an added advantage
- Knowledge
and experience of Oracle database design structure, query languages such
as SQL and CAATs
- At
least 3 years experience in information systems audit particularly in the
service industry.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Excellent
communication skills
- Analytical
and report writing skills
- Good
understanding of concept of enterprise risk management
- Computer
literacy and familiarity with business application packages
The Manager
Human Capital Advisory Services
The Kenya Institute of Management
P.O Box 43706 00100,
Nairobi Kenya
or dropped at
The Kenya Institute of management
2nd floor, Luther Plaza
Uhuru Highway/Nyerere Rd Roundabout
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
Nairobi City Water & Sewerage Company (NCWSC) is an equal opportunity employer.