Information Systems
Auditor
Job Ref: HR-ISA-06-2014
Nation
Media Group is the largest independent media house in East and Central Africa
with operations in print, broadcast and digital media. It attracts and serves
unparalleled audiences in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda.
The job
holder will report directly to the Group Head of Audit and will be responsible
for driving improvement in the internal control environment by providing
proactive recommendations on control issues and execute specific audit
assignments according to the audit plan.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in establishing risk-based plans to determine the priorities of the Information Systems Audit, consistent with the organization’s goals;
- Execute risk based information systems audit reviews based on the annual Information Systems audit plan;
- Assess the risks inherent in the company’s information systems and provide practical action plans to mitigate them;
- Communicate and review audit results with stakeholders and ensure positive management commitment to implementation of audit recommendations;
- Monitor the implementation and operation of defined controls on an ongoing basis throughout the region;
- Conducting both routine and ad-hoc audits of new and existing systems;
- Follow up on information systems audit recommendations to ensure they are implemented on a timely basis.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a Technical or Business field from a recognized University;
- Professional qualification in Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) or CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional);
- 2-4 years audit experience specializing in Information Systems from a reputable audit firm or extensive experience in Information Systems audit within an internal audit function;
- Good understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment;
- Knowledge and experience ¡n the use of electronic audit file management system and CAAT’s;
- Detailed knowledge of information systems governance and security principles & practices;
- Excellent communication, analytical and report writing skills;
- Attention to detail and result oriented;
- Must have the ability to work within strict deadlines with minimum supervision.
- High moral and ethical standards and independence of mind with ability to defend his/her position on significant issues.
- Excellent team player with ability to build relationships across various departments.
- Desire to travel on short notice and potentially for extended periods within the region
Excellent
oral and written communication and analytical skills
If you meet
the above criteria, apply online at http://careers.nationmedia.com
on or before 20th June, 2014.
Note: We shall only contact the
shortlisted applicants.
