IT Audit Manager  at Old Mutual Kenya

Job Description

• The role supports the Group Head of Audit in assisting the Board and Executive Management to protect the assets, reputation and sustainability of the Old Mutual Group.

• The role will be responsible for execution of IT audits across the Old Mutual business operations in East Africa, that include; Banking, Investments, Properties, Shor-Term and Long- Term Insurance.

Role Description & Key Result Areas:

• Participates in audit plan development, and in updating the plan based on the changing risk profile.
• Manages, and executes IT audits for Old Mutual Group in East Africa.
• Helps the business to deliver IT strategic initiatives successfully by focusing on the significant risks, both existing and emerging.
• Delivers IT audit and advisory assignments on time & in accordance with the Group Internal Audit (GIA) methodology.
• Interacts with and provides IT audit assurance to the respective Audit and Risk Committees.
• Participates in preparation of Board papers to ensure key issues noted in various reviews are captured.
• Understands the risk profile of the business, gains and applies extensive industry knowledge in the various business lines.
• Provides independent opinion on risk & control environment for the various business units or processes.
• Supports the financial & operational internal audit staff with IT related aspects and adds value to audit assignments through an analytical approach to work.
• Engages with business unit process owners to agree on IT audit deliverables (risk assessments, control workshops and adequacy assessments), timeframes and issues audit findings in relation to work done.
• Challenges and influences the relevant executives to improve the IT governance, risk and control culture.
• Manages staff within area of responsibility, including budgets.
• Meets key customers to gain a better understanding of business expectations.
• Provides clients with an understanding of Group Internal Audit (GIA) expectations.
• Contributes to developmental interventions and on the job coaching.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor’s degree with a focus in IT, data science or related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CISA, CISM, CRISC, CGEIT, CEH, CIA and CPA, or any other relevant certification is an added advantage.
• Minimum of six years IT audit experience within the internal audit function and / or external audit function.
• Experience in the financial services industry is an added advantage.
• Proficient in use of data analytics tools, and knowledge of continuous auditing.