Senior Manager, Information Systems Audit

Reporting to the Head, Information Systems Audit, the Senior Manager, Information Systems Audit exists to lead Information System / Technology related audits and advisory assignments across the Group that will give objective and independent assurance that the bank’s Information Systems and ICT infrastructure are appropriate, well utilized, reliable and secure while giving commensurate recommendations on areas of improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership in individual Information System / Technology related audit and advisory assignments.
• Conduct Technology and Information Systems risk assessments to develop the annual Group IS audit plan.
• Lead the planning, execution, and reporting of IT Governance, IT general and IT application control reviews on information systems and Technology environment to give assurance on the effectiveness and efficiency of the control environment, and compliance to KCB Group policies, International Standards (ISO 27001, ISO 22301, PCI DSS, NIST 800 series, etc.), and Regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Undertake data analytics-based audit procedures as part of IT application reviews to test the completeness, accuracy, and validity of master and transactional data using CAATs tools and submit to the continuous auditing team for subsequent automation.
• Perform ongoing project assurance and post implementation reviews on Technology related projects.
• Undertake preparation of audit and advisory reports and present to the area management the results, recommendations, and conclusions of the IS audit and advisory reviews.
• Reviews the results of audit work in accordance with internal audit guidelines and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) standards.
• Follow up and verify closure of IS audit issue action plans as per stakeholder engagement agreements and track to completion within agreed timelines.
• Share knowledge, skills, and experience with team members.
• Maintain respectful and effective communications and relationships with key stakeholders.

The Person
For the above position, the successful applicant should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics is required.
• Professional Qualifications: CISA / CISM / CISSP Certifications is required.
• Master’s degree in IT, MBA, Computer Science, Business Intelligence & Data Analytics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience required.
• 8 years’ experience in IT Security and/or IT Audit is essential.
• 5 years’ experience in IT Governance, IT project assurance, and Information Systems Audits is essential.
• 5 years’ experience data analytics, data extraction, data transformation, and scripting is essential.
• 5 years’ experience in stakeholder management is essential.
• 2 years’ experience in People management is desired.

The above position is a demanding role for which the Bank will provide a competitive remuneration package to the successful candidate. If you believe you can clearly demonstrate your abilities to meet the criteria given above, please log in to our Recruitment portal and submit your application with a detailed CV.

Qualified candidates with disability are encouraged to apply.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.