Internal Auditor – Information Systems – KTNA 7

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury established in in January 2011 to establish, implement and manage the National Electronic Single Window System (KenyaTradeNet System) and to facilitate trade. Kenya TradeNet System is an online platform that serves as a single entry point for parties involved in international trade and transport logistics to lodge documents electronically, for processing, approvals and to make payments electronically for fees, levies, duties and taxes due to the Government, on goods imported or exported in the country.

JOB SUMMARY

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

1.Participate in preliminary review of all areas of the Agency to develop a risk-basedannual work plan, for review by the Manager Internal Audit. The plan includesaudit activities, risk management coordination, quality management andcompliance reviews.2) Conduct assigned audits (regulatory, compliance or operational review/audits) asper the approved internal audit work plan to ensure effectiveness and efficiency ofoperations, compliance with relevant laws, policies, procedures and best practice.3) Perform audits of information systems controls including system developmentstandards, programming controls, backup and disaster recovery, system security,data integrity, database administration and end user control and systemmaintenance.4) Review compliance with regulations, instructions and procedures inimplementation of ICT systems5) Conduct regular internal control assessments of the Agency’s Information Systemsand ICT Infrastructure.6) Identify the level of conformance with established rules, regulations policies andprocedures and recommend suitability of internal control design and areas forimprovement.7) Conduct audits of revenue and expenditure from time to time to ensure thatcontrols to safeguard them are maintained at all times.8) Prepare audit working papers to ensure that adequate documentation exists tosupport the completed audits and conclusions as per the Global Internal AuditStandards.9) Effectively test and document the results of audit carried out ensuring thatconclusions, findings and recommendations are properly supported.10) Prepare and present written and oral reports and other technical information in apertinent, concise, and accurate manner for distribution to management.11) Conduct operational, compliance, financial and special audits, as assigned.12) Follow up on audit findings to ensure that management has taken correctiveaction(s).

REQUIRED SKILLS

Audit (internal), CPA certification, System (IT) auditing, Data analysis

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree