Job Purpose

The role holder will support the Manager, IT Audit to independently assess, test, and report on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls of processes/information systems within the bank. The role holder may also serve as a team leader on audit engagements.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual risk assessment and audit plan.
2. Perform walkthroughs and document business processes and workflows for processes under review.
3. Document comprehensive, relevant and accurate working papers for audit assignments done.
4. Document all working papers in line with methodology requirements in the audit management system.
5. Maintain productive relationships with process owners throughout the audit cycle.
6. Carry out audit assignments within the set timelines and communicate the status of on-going assignments to the team leader throughout the engagement.
7. Prepare draft audit reports with audit observations, risks and recommendations for review by the team leader.
8. Develop and maintain data analytics scripts, models, and programs with proper documentation of code, data dictionaries, and functional specifications.
9. Execute continuous auditing and continuous monitoring routines in key risk areas.
10. Build and maintain dashboards, datasets, and visualizations required for audit analytics and reporting.
11. Participate in identified Bank wide projects for pre and post implementation assurance and ensure timely risk advisory support to project management steering committees.
12. Conduct periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations.
13. Participate in implementation audit tools to improve audit efficiencies - use technology, data analysis tools and other modern tools to drive automation.
14. Perform special audits, investigations and/or ad-hoc projects whenever necessary.
15. Perform administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a technology related discipline from a reputable university.
2. Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
3. Professional qualification(s) and membership in any of the following is an added advantage:
   1. Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
   2. Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP)
   3. Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)
   4. Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
   5. Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

Work Experience

At least three (3) years’ relevant audit experience with an established audit firm/accounting firm or institution of similar size and complexity.

Competencies

Technical Competencies

1. Strong technical skills in understanding of IT risk, process design and control management.
2. Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology.
3. Knowledge of IT governance frameworks
4. Strong data analytics skills and use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
5. Strong leadership and people management skill in audit work environment.
6. Good work organization skills for effective audit assignment coordination.
7. Detail oriented and attention to detail.
8. Strong report writing skills.
9. Knowledge of continuous auditing and monitoring and control test designs.

Behavioural/ General Competencies

1. Ability to make independent decisions, always staying objective.
2. Team player - ability to work collaboratively in a team.
3. Self-motivated with ability to work independently and balance workload to complete multiple assignments within deadlines.
4. Analytical thinker - Executes tasks in a structured manner, with accuracy and attention to detail.
5. Professionalism - interacts with the auditees in a professional and pleasant manner.
6. Integrity - ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures CBK is not put at reputational risk.
7. Good verbal and written communication skills - Communicates written and oral communication at the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
8. Relationship management – ability to build rapport and create good relationships.
9. Resilient – Able to maintain momentum when faced with operational challenges and to adapt to changing environment.

• Participate in the preparation and implementation of the annual risk assessment and audit plan.
• Perform walkthroughs and document business processes and workflows for processes under review.
• Document comprehensive, relevant and accurate working papers for audit assignments done.
• Document all working papers in line with methodology requirements in the audit management system.
• Maintain productive relationships with process owners throughout the audit cycle.
• Carry out audit assignments within the set timelines and communicate the status of on-going assignments to the team leader throughout the engagement.
• Prepare draft audit reports with audit observations, risks and recommendations for review by the team leader.
• Develop and maintain data analytics scripts, models, and programs with proper documentation of code, data dictionaries, and functional specifications.
• Execute continuous auditing and continuous monitoring routines in key risk areas.
• Build and maintain dashboards, datasets, and visualizations required for audit analytics and reporting.
• Participate in identified Bank wide projects for pre and post implementation assurance and ensure timely risk advisory support to project management steering committees.
• Conduct periodic follow-up of prior audit recommendations.
• Participate in implementation audit tools to improve audit efficiencies - use technology, data analysis tools and other modern tools to drive automation.
• Perform special audits, investigations and/or ad-hoc projects whenever necessary.
• Perform administrative tasks as assigned.

• Strong technical skills in understanding of IT risk, process design and control management.
• Knowledge of Internal Audit Methodology.
• Knowledge of IT governance frameworks
• Strong data analytics skills and use of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques (CAATs).
• Strong leadership and people management skill in audit work environment.
• Good work organization skills for effective audit assignment coordination.
• Detail oriented and attention to detail.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Knowledge of continuous auditing and monitoring and control test designs.
• Ability to make independent decisions, always staying objective.
• Team player - ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently and balance workload to complete multiple assignments within deadlines.
• Analytical thinker - Executes tasks in a structured manner, with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Professionalism - interacts with the auditees in a professional and pleasant manner.
• Integrity - ensures ethical practices and integrity and ensures CBK is not put at reputational risk.
• Good verbal and written communication skills - Communicates written and oral communication at the highest level of professionalism and integrity.
• Relationship management – ability to build rapport and create good relationships.
• Resilient – Able to maintain momentum when faced with operational challenges and to adapt to changing environment.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Data Science or a technology related discipline from a reputable university.
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
• Professional qualification(s) and membership in any of the following is an added advantage: Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)