JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE SYSTEMS AUDITOR
Position Title: Systems Auditor
Location: PCEA Kikuyu Hospital
Reports To: Internal Auditor
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Summary
The Systems Auditor will be responsible for evaluating and ensuring the effectiveness, efficiency, and security of the hospitals information systems. The role focuses on safeguarding digital assets, ensuring compliance with IT and data protection standards, and promoting operational integrity within the hospitals technology environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Conduct regular audits of systems, applications, and processes to assess their security, reliability, and compliance.
· Identify and assess risks that could impact hospital operations and service delivery.
· Participate in development and implementation of risk-based audit plans for IT systems and infrastructure.
· Ensure compliance with internal policies, standards, and relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
· Evaluate the effectiveness and security of new systems and conduct post-implementation reviews.
· Investigate fraud risks and recommend preventive and corrective measures.
· Prepare comprehensive audit reports highlighting findings, risks, and recommendations for improvement.
· Present audit findings to the Internal Auditor and senior management, providing practical recommendations for action.
· Review and evaluate IT controls including access management, data backup, change control, disaster recovery, and cybersecurity frameworks.
· Monitor IT operations to detect potential breaches, anomalies, or control weaknesses.
· Stay abreast of emerging risks, auditing tools, and industry best practices to strengthen audit effectiveness.
· Advise management on measures to enhance IT governance, cybersecurity, and data protection.
Qualifications & Experience Essential
· Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
· Professional certification such as CIA (Certified Internal Auditor) or CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor).
Experience
· Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in internal or external auditing, preferably in a healthcare related field.
Technical Skills
· Proven experience in evaluating internal controls and process flows.
· Strong understanding of audit methodologies and control frameworks (e.g., COSO).
· High proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, and experience with accounting software.
Highly Desirable
· Strong understanding of IT systems, cybersecurity, and data protection principles.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
· Proficiency in using audit tools and techniques.
· Strong report-writing and presentation skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· High attention to detail and strong ethical standards.
Personal Attributes & Mission Fit
· Dep Commitment to the Mission.
· Unimpeachable Integrity
· Cultural Sensitivity & Humility
· Diplomacy & Tact
· Resourcefulness
· Resilience
Working Conditions
· Office-based environment within a hospital setting.
· May require occasional extended hours during month-end or audit periods.
