The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) is a State Corporation established through an Act of Parliament; Act Number 33 of 26th October 2012. The Authority is mandated with effectively managing the road transport sub-sector, minimizing road traffic accidents and loss of lives resulting therefrom.
Pursuant to this mandate,
the Authority seeks to recruit highly motivated, visionary, dynamic and results
oriented candidates to fill the under mentioned positions:
PRINCIPAL
AUDIT OFFICER – SYSTEMS (GRADE NTSA
6) – REF NTSA/02/2023/16
Reporting to the Manager,
Internal Audit, the Principal Audit Officer – Systems will be responsible for
management and coordination of various information systems audit activities and
assignments.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
Ensure
annual risk assessment and preparation of annual internal system audit work
plan and budget in a timely manner;
Manage
and coordinate various information systems audit activities and assignments;
Review
audit assignment proposals, audit plans and engagement programmes for audit of
ICT systems;
Ensure
preparation and/review of information systems audit working papers, audit
findings and draft audit reports on information systems are prepared in time;
Ensure
maintenance of high audit standards, adherence to plans, budgets and work
schedules;
Monitor
and make follow up on implementation of internal and external system audit
recommendations and maintain a database of the implementation rate in
consultation with the Manager, Internal Audit;
Prepare
monthly, quarterly and annual internal system audit reports/returns and advise
on areas for improvement;
Carry
out investigation on irregularities identified or reported in system audit
reports or by management or any other source;
Identify
activities and processes subject to information systems audit coverage,
evaluating their significance and assessing the degree of risk inherent in
terms of the audit costs involved;
Reviewing
responses on draft audit report, prepare final audit reports and submit for
review by the Manager Internal Audit;
Identify
training needs for ICT auditors and ensure that relevant trainings are provided;
Review
compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures in implementation of
ICT systems; and
Head
special audit assignment teams that may be appointed from time to time
Key Qualifications and Experience:
For appointment to this
position, a candidate must have:
Bachelor’s
Degree in Information Systems/Computer Science/Computer Engineering
or
any other relevant field from a recognized institution;
Master’s
Degree in Computer Science, IT, Business Information Systems (or related
technical
/ business field) from a recognized university will be an added advantage;
At
least eight (8) years relevant work experience, three (3) of which must have
been in a supervisory position in the Public/Private sector;
Attended
a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a
recognized institution;
Holder
of Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or other qualifications g.
CISM, CISSP, CRISC, CEH;
Registered
as member of ISACA or other IT professional body in good standing;
Computer
Proficiency; and
Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results
How to Apply
Qualified candidates
should apply in confidence indicating the Job Ref. No. on both the application
and envelope to the address below, enclosing CV with full details of
educational background and professional qualifications. The application should
also have copies of certificates, relevant testimonials and the National ID.
Applications may be deposited at the Authority’s Head Office Reception, 316
Upper Hill Chambers, Ground floor, 2nd Ngong Avenue, or posted to;
The Director General,
National Transport and
Safety Authority, 316 Upper Hill Chambers, 2nd Ngong Avenue,
P.O. Box 3602-00506,
NAIROBI.
All applications should be
received not later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday 29th May 2023.
NTSA is an equal
opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equality. Youth, Women
and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply. Please note that only
shortlisted candidates
shall be contacted. Any form of canvassing shall lead to automatic
disqualification.
PLEASE NOTE THAT NTSA DOES
NOT CHARGE ANY FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS FOR PERSONS SEEKING
EMPLOYMENT WITH NTSA.
