Information Systems Auditor at Equity Bank Kenya

Role Profile

Reporting to the Information Systems Audit Manager, the role holder will assist in carrying out detailed evaluation of IT- dependent internal controls and audit review of the bank's information systems as per the annual audit plan.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducting Information Systems audits and reviews to ensure that information system control and security risks are clearly identified;

• Evaluating existing and new applications, operating systems, technologies and networks;

• Performing reviews of Information Systems installations and services to determine the adequacy of logical controls; change control, back-up and recovery procedures; and business continuity management;

• Providing support for sophisticated data analysis and extraction through computer assisted audit techniques;

• Supporting financial and/or operational audits on specific audit assignments involving advanced IT audit considerations.

• Supporting investigative and/or forensic audits.

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
 

• Bachelors’ degree in either Computer Science, Business Information Technology, Business Information Systems or related technical field;

• CISA or CISM or CISSP;

• CPA or CIA will be an added advantage.

• At least 2 years working experience specializing in Information Systems Audit or Information Systems Security in a reputable audit firm or company;

• Knowledge of common IT and networking technologies (operating systems, relational databases, network/mobile technologies) including Oracle database, Unix/Linux/Windows etc;

• Knowledge of information systems governance and security principles & practices; with an understanding of the concept of risk and risk assessment;

• Excellent communication and data analytical skills;

• High level of independence and integrity;

• Working knowledge of Computer Assisted Audit Techniques will be an added advantage.