Information Systems Auditor – Grade 11 at Kenyatta University

Kenyatta University, is a multi-campus public university in Kenya. As of October 2014, it was one of twenty three public universities in the country

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct Internal Audit engagements in accordance with laid down regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in design and implement comprehensive annual audit programs encompassing information systems reviews.
• Assess the robustness of controls within IT environments—including cybersecurity measures, data-protection protocols, and change-management processes.
• Oversee the audit schedule to ensure assignments are completed on time and in accordance with plan.
• Conduct risk-based audit engagements, identify control deficiencies, and propose actionable enhancements.
• Verify compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and professional auditing standards.
• Draft and present clear, concise audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans to management and key stakeholders
• Any other lawful responsibilities as may be assigned by the Information Systems Auditor.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in computer Science or its equivalent from an institution recognized in Kenya.
• Must possess at least two (2) years relevant experience as an Information Systems Auditor at Grade E/F or comparable duties and responsibilities.
• Must be a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
• Qualification as a certified Public Accountant (CPAK) will be an added advantage.

• Conduct Internal Audit engagements in accordance with laid down regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in design and implement comprehensive annual audit programs encompassing information systems reviews.
• Assess the robustness of controls within IT environments—including cybersecurity measures, data-protection protocols, and change-management processes.
• Oversee the audit schedule to ensure assignments are completed on time and in accordance with plan.
• Conduct risk-based audit engagements, identify control deficiencies, and propose actionable enhancements.
• Verify compliance with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, internal policies, and professional auditing standards.
• Draft and present clear, concise audit reports highlighting findings, recommendations, and remediation plans to management and key stakeholders
• Any other lawful responsibilities as may be assigned by the Information Systems Auditor.

• Information Systems Auditing
• Cybersecurity assessment
• Data protection protocols
• Change management processes
• Risk assessment
• Compliance verification
• Audit reporting

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or its equivalent
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Qualification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPAK) (added advantage)