Background

Mount Kenya University (MKU) is a fully fledged chartered university committed to a broad-based, wholistic and inclusive system of education. It has an overall goal of promoting human resource development for society’s progressive good. The university has adopted several international best practices in its core functions, which has enabled its students and...

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.

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