Co-operative
Bank of Kenya
Information
Systems Auditor
As part of our ongoing development of the internal audit function, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and commercially astute Internal Auditor. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, this might be your dream job.
This is a high visibility role which provides the successful candidate with an
opportunity to contribute to the organization’s control environment and
exposure to many business areas. As part of our ongoing development of the internal audit function, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and commercially astute Internal Auditor. If you’re excited by the idea of making a real impact, this might be your dream job.
The
successful candidate will also have an ideal opportunity to be an integral part
of the organization and to really make a difference.
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will be required to perform information systems, operations and credit audits, both technical and end-user across the Co-op Bank Group.
Reporting to the Chief Internal Auditor, the Internal Auditor will be required to perform information systems, operations and credit audits, both technical and end-user across the Co-op Bank Group.
He/she
will undertake special investigations, provide advice to the business on a
broad range of issues as and when required, and support business growth &
process improvements while working closely with other departments and in line
with Internal Audit Methodology, processes, procedures and time frames.
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
The Role
Specifically, the successful jobholder will be required to:
- Utilize
extensive understanding of business activities to recommend scope and
objectives of assigned audits, execute audit procedures, perform detailed
analyses, reach sound conclusions, and document results for assigned audit
activities.
- Utilize
extensive understanding of business activities to recommend scope and
objectives of assigned audits, execute audit procedures, perform detailed analyses,
reach sound conclusions, and document results for assigned audit
activities.
- Participate
in the execution of multiple audit projects to achieve the scope, timing,
and objectives of each assignment while ensuring applicable regulatory
guidance is included in scope for assigned audits where applicable.
- Proactively
identify risks, evaluate controls and make recommendations to improve
internal control and operational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Analyze
and verify transactions and representations as well as performing review
of test work completed by assigned staff.
- Prepare
excellent work paper documentation ensuring quality of such documentation
in accordance with professional standards, as well as establishing
departmental standards and deadlines.
- Recommend
departmental improvements to automate procedures, methods, and standards
to improve departmental efficiency, productivity and quality.
- Prepare
clear and concise recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory
conditions, improvements in operations, and reductions in cost and
effectively gain concurrence and support for recommended control
improvements.
- Facilitates
the communication of audit results and special projects via written
reports and oral presentations to management;
- Assist
in the annual risk assessment process and generation of annual audit plan.
- Identify
and analyze level of threat and potential risk to the organization’s
information assets
- Ensure
that access to electronically stored corporate information is adequately
protected and managed appropriate to the risks.
- Test
adequacy and effectiveness of IS control measures and recommend corrective
measures to be undertaken in areas of weakness.
- Perform
special audits as and when called upon and make maximum use of Computer
Assisted Audit tools e.g. TeamMate, ACL etc.
- Assist
in training/mentoring of staff and develop and maintain the skills,
knowledge and expertise to make valuable contribution to the internal
audit team.
Skills,
Competencies and Experience
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
The successful candidate will be required to have the following skills and competencies:
- Bachelor’s
degree in Information Systems or Computer Science from a recognized
university. Possession of an MSc or other relevant postgraduate
qualification will be an added advantage.
- Professional
Certification in IT Audit, Risk and Security e.g. CISM, CISSP, CISA, CRISC
- Excellent
understanding of auditing concepts and practices with a minimum of 3
years’ experience in a management role in IT or IT Audit.
- Skilled
in project management, and maintaining composure under pressure while
meeting multiple deadlines.
- Demonstrable
knowledge in risk assessment and control concepts/methodologies.
- Skilled
in negotiation and conflict management to resolve problems that may arise
during an audit.
- Excellent
oral and written skills; a strong verbal communicator, analytical writer
and able to clearly and concisely convey personal observations of processes,
risks and controls.
- Excellent
analytical ability both qualitative and quantitative to draw sound
conclusions coupled with demonstrated knowledge and proper application of
sampling techniques.
- Excellent
attention to details and organizational skills.
If you fit the profile, then apply today! Please forward your application enclosing detailed Curriculum Vitae to jobs@co-opbank.co.ke indicating the job reference number IA/IAD/2016 by 22nd August, 2016.
We are an equal opportunity employer.