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Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit
2026-08-12T10:57:33+00:00
Mount Kenya University
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FULL_TIME
Thika
kenya
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Management, Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
8

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field
  • CISA, CISM or CISSP.
  • CPA, ACCA or CIA certifications will be an added advantage.
  • At least four (4) years information systems audit experience gained in an audit environment.
  • Must be registered with a relevant Professional body

Competencies:

  • Data mining and analytics skills
  • Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Working experience in any Data Query Tools eg SQL is an added advantage
  • Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Internal and Systems Audit

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the University's information systems audit strategy.
  • Prepare an annual risk-based Information Systems audit plan that is aligned to the University's strategies and objectives in consultation with the Director Internal Audit.
  • Design, develop and implement Information Systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the University's standards.
  • Conduct Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information systems control and security risks, including Cyber Security risks are clearly identified
  • Perform reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls change control, backup and recovery procedures and business continuity management
  • Supporting financial and operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations
  • Support investigative and/or forensic audits
  • Coordinate the University's information systems audits by external auditors and regulators
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
  • Develop and implement the University's information systems audit strategy.
  • Prepare an annual risk-based Information Systems audit plan that is aligned to the University's strategies and objectives in consultation with the Director Internal Audit.
  • Design, develop and implement Information Systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the University's standards.
  • Conduct Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information systems control and security risks, including Cyber Security risks are clearly identified
  • Perform reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls change control, backup and recovery procedures and business continuity management
  • Supporting financial and operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations
  • Support investigative and/or forensic audits
  • Coordinate the University's information systems audits by external auditors and regulators
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.
  • Data mining and analytics skills
  • Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Working experience in any Data Query Tools eg SQL is an added advantage
  • Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.
  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field
  • CISA, CISM or CISSP.
  • CPA, ACCA or CIA certifications will be an added advantage.
  • Must be registered with a relevant Professional body
postgraduate degree
12
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Vacancy title:
Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, Education]

Jobs at:
Mount Kenya University

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 19 2026

Duty Station:
Thika | kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Education, Skills and Experience

Must have:

  • A Master's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Information Technology, or related field
  • CISA, CISM or CISSP.
  • CPA, ACCA or CIA certifications will be an added advantage.
  • At least four (4) years information systems audit experience gained in an audit environment.
  • Must be registered with a relevant Professional body

Competencies:

  • Data mining and analytics skills
  • Working knowledge of computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs)
  • Working experience in any Data Query Tools eg SQL is an added advantage
  • Experience in auditing Enterprise Resource Planning systems, digital platforms and other subsystems.

Key responsibilities also include

Reporting to: Director, Internal and Systems Audit

Duties and responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement the University's information systems audit strategy.
  • Prepare an annual risk-based Information Systems audit plan that is aligned to the University's strategies and objectives in consultation with the Director Internal Audit.
  • Design, develop and implement Information Systems audit policies and procedures consistent with the University's standards.
  • Conduct Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information systems control and security risks, including Cyber Security risks are clearly identified
  • Perform reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls change control, backup and recovery procedures and business continuity management
  • Supporting financial and operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations
  • Support investigative and/or forensic audits
  • Coordinate the University's information systems audits by external auditors and regulators
  • Undertakes any other duties as may be assigned from time-to-time.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Management jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 19 2026
Duty Station: Thika | kenya
Posted: 12-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 12-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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