Information Systems Auditor IA/IAD/2022
As a market leader, we are
dedicated to creating and achieving excellence and the only way we can do it is
through our people. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in
integrity, excellence and a strong team ethic. We, therefore, provide you with
a superior foundation for building a professional career – a place for people
to learn, to achieve and to grow. Here is one such opportunity for you to
explore.
This is a high-visibility
role that provides the successful candidate with an opportunity to contribute
to the organization’s control environment and exposure to many business areas.
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 Information Systems Auditor (IS) is responsible for execution of internal audits covering all aspects of business processes; assessing risks on information systems, business operations and evaluating internal controls to provide an independent appraisal of the internal control environment across the Group. It is expected that this position will include responsibility for the execution of complex audit projects in accordance with plan. Work performed will include coverage of functional and operating units. The focus will be on information systems, operational processes, credit and departmental audits.
The Role
Specifically, the
successful jobholder will be required to:
- 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
- Proactively identify risks, evaluate controls, and
make recommendations to improve internal control and operational
effectiveness and efficiency.
- 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.
- 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.
- Test adequacy and effectiveness of control measures
on information systems, operational processes, credit, department
operations and recommend corrective measures to be undertaken in areas of
weakness.
- Perform data analytics-based audit procedures as
part of IT application reviews to test the completeness, accuracy, and
validity of data
- Assist in training/mentoring of staff, development
of new skills, knowledge, and expertise to make valuable contribution to
the internal audit team.
- Follow up and verify closure of IT audit issue
action plans as per stakeholder engagement agreements and track to
completion within agreed timelines.
Skills, Competencies and
Experience
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.
- Should be a Certified Information Systems Auditor
(CISA) and a member of ISACA in good standing.
- Possession of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification. Membership to ICPAK or IIA
and in good standing.
- Professional Certification in any of the following
IT Risk and Security certifications is an added advantage: CRISC, CISM,
CEH, CISSP.
- Excellent understanding of auditing concepts and
practices with a minimum of 2 years experience in IT and operations audit.
- Skilled in project management and maintaining
composure under pressure while meeting multiple deadlines.
- Proficiency and ability to use Computer Assisted
Audit CAAT tools, ACL and SQL.
- Possess practical knowledge in the use of audit
management software e.g. Teammate.
- 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 ability to clearly communicate on
observations of processes, risks and controls.
- Excellent analytical ability in both qualitative and
quantitative analysis coupled with the proper application of sampling
techniques.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational
skills.
How to apply
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/2022 by 13th
January 2023.
We are an equal
opportunity employer.
