Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 23, 2020 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Ref No. HR/030/2020
Division: Internal Audit
Reporting to: Head ICT Audits
Position scope: The role holder will be expected to provide objective and independent assurance to senior management and the Board Audit Committee that the information systems in place and new related projects and controls are appropriate, well developed, reliable and secure.
He/She will have the responsibility of evaluating the adequacy of processing controls as they relate to each audit, and the effectiveness of general computer controls in the ICT environment. In addition, He/ She will be supporting the Director of Internal Audit and Senior Management through Head of ICT audits in examining, evaluating, and verifying operating systems, procedures, internal controls, and recorded data for the information technology departments of the Bank. .

Key responsibilities:
• Provide expertise in the audit of ICT services operations across the Bank in line with approved internal audit methodology, processes, procedures and timelines.
• Participate in the development of risk based IS annual audit plans detailing the scope, nature and timing of audit activities.
• Plan and perform technical information systems audits on all mapped critical areas and processes and highlight improvement points. Critical areas to be continuously mapped and reviewed include among others;
1. IT governance,
2. IT systems and banking applications,
3. Network and communication infrastructure,
4. IT general controls,
5. Operating systems and databases,
6. Business Continuity and disaster recovery,
7. Major systems acquisition and implementation projects,
8. Data Centre operations among others
• Participate from an audit perspective in reviewing acquisition of new major IS assets by advising project teams on information systems control and security issues and ensure all set criteria are met.
• Interface and perform necessary special integrated audit projects with the Business/Branch Networks and Central/Shared functions.
• Stakeholder management and offer expertise on quality recommendations for ICT service and operational controls.

Job Skills: Not Specified

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, IT or Engineering from a recognised University.
• CISA professional certification.
• ACCA/CPA / related professional certification are preferred.
• Membership of IIA/ISACA in good standing is preferred.
• CISM – an added advantage.
• Five (5) years’ experience in an internal audit/ ICT related environment in the financial sector or audit firms with practical and hands on experience.
• Understanding of ICT risk management, processes and associated control requirements.
• Innovation; able to keep up with trends of meeting the demands of internal and external customers and controls thereof.
• Collaboration; forms business partnerships that help drive the Bank’s Assurance agenda.
• Multi-tasking; able to manage several concurrent audit assignments and prioritise demands.
• Flexibility and adaptability; ability to keep pace with latest trends in addition to new audit requirements.

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified

Job Education Experience: Not Specified

Work Hours: 8

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Job application procedure
If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the criteria for the above role, please submit your application including copies of your academic and professional certificates, testimonials and your curriculum vitae through the link provided below.
Please indicate your current position, current remuneration, email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
To be considered, submit your application on or before by 3rd April 2020.
  https://nbk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl
Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage/s of the recruitment and selection process.
National Bank of Kenya is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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