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Job Summary

The role involves ensuring that the Sacco's systems meet security, regulatory, and compliance standards. The successful candidate will collaborate with the Internal Audit team to assess and improve IT controls and governance, identify risks, and ensure regulatory adherence.

  • Minimum Qualification : Bachelors
  • Experience Level : Mid level
  • Experience Length : 5 years

Job Description/Requirements

About the Company

Our client is a leading deposit-taking Sacco, licensed by the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), offering a variety of loan and savings products. The Sacco is registered under the Co-operative Societies Act Cap 491 and seeks a dynamic, results-oriented professional to join their team on a three-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.

Main Tasks & Responsibilities

  • Risk-Based Audit Plans:
    Work with the Internal Audit team to develop and implement risk-based audit plans focused on IT systems, processes, and controls.
  • IT Audits:
    Conduct thorough audits of IT systems, applications, databases, networks, and infrastructure to ensure compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and best practices.
  • IT Control Evaluation:
    Assess the design and effectiveness of IT controls, including access controls, change management, data integrity, and cybersecurity measures.
  • Stay Informed:
    Keep up-to-date with emerging technologies, trends, and regulatory requirements in IT and cybersecurity to proactively address risks.
  • Identify Vulnerabilities:
    Identify system vulnerabilities, evaluate risks, and generate audit findings with appropriate recommendations for improvement.
  • Policy Review:
    Review system-related policies to ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and industry standards.
  • Operational & Compliance Audits:
    Conduct operational, compliance, financial, and investigative audits as needed.
  • Training:
    Assist and train other audit staff on computerized audit techniques and methods for reviewing computerized systems.
  • Internal Control Reviews:
    Review internal controls and security measures for systems under development or enhancements.
  • Information Control Reviews:
    Conduct reviews focusing on system development standards, operating procedures, system security, programming controls, communication controls, disaster recovery, and system maintenance.
  • External Coordination:
    Liaise with external auditors, regulators, law enforcement officials, and other stakeholders to provide necessary reports and insights.
  • Audit Reporting:
    Prepare audit findings reports and ensure thorough documentation to support completed audits and conclusions.
  • Adaptability:
    Stay adaptable to evolving technology trends, regulatory requirements, and organizational priorities.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or a related field.
  • CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor) or CISM (Certified Information Security Manager) certification required.
  • Demonstrated understanding of COBIT principles for governance and management of enterprise IT.
  • Knowledge of ISO 27001 for evaluating an organization's information security management system.
  • Familiarity with GDPR principles in data protection and privacy controls.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • CPA (K) or CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) certifications are an added advantage.

Skills and Experience

  • At least 5 years of experience in Systems Auditing or working in a Technology-related role.
  • Solid understanding of Information Systems Auditing standards and methodology.
  • Project management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent communication skills to present audit findings and recommendations clearly to diverse audiences.
  • Strong collaboration skills for working with team members on risk assessments, planning, and developing audit timelines.
  • Proactive approach to learning and working within stipulated timelines.
  • Fraud investigation skills

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