Principal Information Systems Auditor Job Vacancy at Safaricom Kenya

We are pleased to announce the following vacancy within Risk Management Division. In keeping with our current business needs, we are looking for a person who meets the criteria indicated below:

Principal Information Systems Auditor 
Ref: RM – PISA – MAR2010

Reporting to the Senior Manager - Information Systems Audit the job holders will undertake reviews of the company’s technical infrastructure and provide assurance to Management on the adequacy of the internal controls.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assess the risks inherent in



    the company's information systems and recommend measures to mitigate them;
  • Contribute to the development of the annual Information Systems audit plan;
  • Execute information systems audit reviews based on the annual Information Systems audit plan;
  • Provide support to other assurance processes to ensure the overall opinion incorporates the risks identified in the underlying information systems;
  • Monitor the implementation & operation of defined controls and recommendations on an ongoing basis.
Minimum Requirements
  • Upper second degree in a Technical or Business field from a recognized University;
  • Professional Qualifications on Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional);
  • 6-8 years external audit work experience specializing in Information Systems audit from a reputable audit firm or extensive experience in Information Systems audit within an internal audit function;
  • Detailed understanding of the GSM environment would be an advantage;
  • Good understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment;
  • Knowledge and experience in the use of CAAT’s is a must;
  • Detailed knowledge of information systems governance and security principles & practices;
  • Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
  • Attention to details and result oriented;
  • Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
If you meet the requirements and are self driven, proactive and up to the challenge, please send your resume and application letter quoting the job title and reference number to the address below.

All applications must be delivered on or before 23rd March 2010.

The Senior Manager – Talent Acquisition,
Safaricom Limited.
Via email: hr @ safaricom.co.ke