Deputy Director, Information Systems Audit
2026-08-12T10:57:33+00:00
Mount Kenya University
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FULL_TIME
Education, and Training
Management, Accounting & Finance, Computer & IT, Education
2026-08-19T17:00:00+00:00
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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
JOB-6a7c519d59719
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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