To provide independent assurance, consulting and advisory function to the Board and management of KenTrade meant to add value through the systematic evaluation of the organizations processes and operations to assure the effectiveness and efficiency of compliance, internal control, risk management and governance processes.

Responsibilities

Assess all areas of the Agency to develop a risk-based annual internal audit work plan for review by the Manager, Internal Audit. The plan should include audit activities, risk assessments, risk management coordination, quality management, and compliance reviews.
Conduct assigned regulatory, compliance, and operational audits in accordance with the approved internal audit work plan to evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of operations, as well as compliance with applicable laws, policies, procedures, and best practices.
Perform audits of information systems controls, including system development life cycle (SDLC) standards, programming controls, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, information security, data integrity, database administration, business continuity, end-user controls, and system maintenance.
Review compliance with applicable regulations, instructions, and procedures governing the implementation and management of ICT systems.
Conduct regular internal control assessments of the Agency's information systems and ICT infrastructure.
Evaluate the level of compliance with established rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, and recommend improvements to the design and effectiveness of internal controls.
Conduct periodic audits of revenue and expenditure to ensure that adequate controls are maintained to safeguard organizational resources.
Prepare comprehensive audit working papers to ensure sufficient documentation exists to support completed audits and audit conclusions in accordance with the Global Internal Audit Standards.
Effectively test, document, and evaluate audit results, ensuring that all conclusions, findings, and recommendations are supported by adequate evidence.
Prepare and present clear, concise, and accurate written and oral audit reports, technical findings, and recommendations for management.
Conduct operational, compliance, financial, and special audits as assigned.
Follow up, monitor, and validate the implementation of audit recommendations to ensure management has taken appropriate corrective actions.
Prepare draft Audit Committee board papers, reports, and meeting minutes.

Requirements

At least three (3) years of experience in information systems auditing.
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Systems, or another relevant field from a recognized institution, or an equivalent qualification.
Professional certification in Information Systems Audit.
Membership with the Information Systems Audit & Control Association (ISACA) in good standing.
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya CPA(K) qualification will be an added advantage.
Membership in good standing with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) will be an added advantage.
A management or supervisory course lasting at least two (2) weeks from a recognized institution.
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Qualified and interested candidates are invited to submit their application letter, curriculum vitae (CV), copies of academic and professional certificates, and other relevant testimonials. The CV should include details of qualifications, work experience, email address, telephone contacts, and the names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees who are familiar with the candidate's previous work experience.

Successful candidates will be required to provide the following clearance documents before an offer of employment is made:

Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
Clearance Certificate from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
Clearance Certificate from a recognized Credit Reference Bureau (CRB).

Applications should be submitted through the KenTrade e-Recruitment Portal .

Applicants should create (or log in to) their account, complete their profile, upload all required documents, provide their current and expected salary, submit the application, and verify successful submission under My Applications.

Senior Internal Auditor Information Systems

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